Hybrid petrol-electric cars imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hybrid petrol-electric cars by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.53 billion in 2024 (149.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 293% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 66% 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 | $2.53B | 149.9K t |
| 2023 | $644.1M | 27.4K t |
| 2022 | $258.7M | 15.3K t |
| 2021 | $300.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $151.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $71.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $69.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $73.0M | 4.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports hybrid petrol-electric cars from
Most of the value came from China (32%), United Kingdom (19%), Slovakia (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $816.8M | 32% |
| United Kingdom | $476.1M | 19% |
| Slovakia | $414.3M | 16% |
| Japan | $381.4M | 15% |
| Taiwan | $113.6M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $104.1M | 4.1% |
| United States | $84.7M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $46.1M | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | $20.0M | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $17.7M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.90 per kg, close to the world average of $17.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hybrid petrol-electric cars exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $12.7 million of hybrid petrol-electric cars in 2024 (659 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (36%), United Kingdom (33%), Kyrgyzstan (13%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $4.6M | 36% |
| United Kingdom | $4.2M | 33% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $1.7M | 13% |
| Georgia | $634K | 5% |
| Philippines | $543K | 4.3% |
| Seychelles | $377K | 3% |
| Paraguay | $301K | 2.4% |
| Japan | $134K | 1.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $67K | 0.5% |
| Gambia | $57K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates hybrid petrol-electric cars imports (HS 8703.40): 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 8703.40: Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power.
Common questions
What is the value of hybrid petrol-electric cars imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported hybrid petrol-electric cars worth $2.53 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 149.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 209 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 293% on 2023.
Which countries supply hybrid petrol-electric cars to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($816.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (19%) and Slovakia (16%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 356% on the year.
What is the average import price of hybrid petrol-electric cars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.90 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $17.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hybrid petrol-electric cars to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $73.0 million in 2017 to $2.53 billion in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $512.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export hybrid petrol-electric cars?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $12.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, the United Kingdom and Kyrgyzstan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $2.52 billion a year.
What is the HS code for hybrid petrol-electric cars?
The HS code for hybrid petrol-electric cars is subheading 8703.40. 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 8703 page.
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