Commercial vehicle tires imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $8.5 million of commercial vehicle tires in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 82% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $47.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $47.8M | 21.4K t |
| 2022 | $42.4M | 19.1K t |
| 2021 | $38.5M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $26.9M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $35.7M | 13.3K t |
| 2018 | $23.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $11.9M | 3.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports commercial vehicle tires from
Most of the value came from China (22%), India (17%), Australia (15%). Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+587% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 22% |
| India | $1.4M | 17% |
| Australia | $1.3M | 15% |
| Taiwan | $782K | 9.2% |
| Italy | $498K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $387K | 4.6% |
| France | $353K | 4.2% |
| United States | $276K | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $246K | 2.9% |
| Ukraine | $197K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.36 per kg, 71% above the world average of $3.14. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Commercial vehicle tires exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported commercial vehicle tires worth $736 thousand (427 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Maldives (11%), Malaysia (11%), Seychelles (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Maldives | $80K | 11% |
| Malaysia | $80K | 11% |
| Seychelles | $79K | 11% |
| Tanzania | $72K | 9.8% |
| India | $67K | 9% |
| Singapore | $58K | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 7.9% |
| Pakistan | $35K | 4.8% |
| Georgia | $28K | 3.9% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $28K | 3.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates commercial vehicle tires imports (HS 4011.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4011.90: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on light commercial vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of commercial vehicle tires imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported commercial vehicle tires worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply commercial vehicle tires to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (17%) and Australia (15%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 587% on the year.
What is the average import price of commercial vehicle tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.36 per kg in 2024, 71% above the world average of $3.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of commercial vehicle tires to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.9 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2023 at $47.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export commercial vehicle tires?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $736 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Maldives, Malaysia and the Seychelles. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for commercial vehicle tires?
The HS code for commercial vehicle tires is subheading 4011.90. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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