Electric industrial trucks imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $16.7 million of electric industrial trucks in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 181 countries. Value rose 251% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average.
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 | $16.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 210 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 202 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 310 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 329 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 235 t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 314 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 202 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports electric industrial trucks from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.3M | 80% |
| United States | $1.6M | 9.4% |
| France | $1.2M | 7.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $214K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $198K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $87K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $49K | 0.3% |
| Slovenia | $26K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $20K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $11K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.78 per kg, close to the world average of $12.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates electric industrial trucks imports (HS 8709.11): 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 8709.11: Vehicles: electrical, self-propelled, (not fitted with lifting or handling equipment), of the type used for short distance transport of goods in factories, warehouses, dock areas or airports.
Common questions
What is the value of electric industrial trucks imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported electric industrial trucks worth $16.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 181 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 251% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric industrial trucks to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by the United States (9%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 316% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric industrial trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.78 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $12.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric industrial trucks to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $16.7 million in 2024, an increase of 605%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric industrial trucks?
The HS code for electric industrial trucks is subheading 8709.11. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8709 page.
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