Lead-acid starter batteries imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $248.4 million of lead-acid starter batteries in 2024 (100.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $335.6 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 | $248.4M | 100.0K t |
| 2023 | $221.6M | 91.2K t |
| 2022 | $236.7M | 95.8K t |
| 2021 | $249.7M | 102.3K t |
| 2020 | $239.1M | 104.4K t |
| 2019 | $284.2M | 119.6K t |
| 2018 | $303.0M | 119.6K t |
| 2017 | $335.6M | 142.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports lead-acid starter batteries from
Most of the value came from China (24%), South Korea (21%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+361% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $58.7M | 24% |
| South Korea | $53.1M | 21% |
| India | $26.6M | 11% |
| Malaysia | $24.6M | 9.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14.1M | 5.7% |
| Thailand | $13.8M | 5.6% |
| Spain | $12.3M | 5% |
| Germany | $10.6M | 4.3% |
| Indonesia | $8.4M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $6.6M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.48 per kg, close to the world average of $2.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lead-acid starter batteries exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of lead-acid starter batteries by the United Arab Emirates reached $5.0 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Malaysia (43%), Israel (26%), Seychelles (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $2.2M | 43% |
| Israel | $1.3M | 26% |
| Seychelles | $236K | 4.7% |
| Malawi | $173K | 3.5% |
| Angola | $153K | 3.1% |
| Tanzania | $133K | 2.7% |
| Zambia | $121K | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $110K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $99K | 2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $66K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates lead-acid starter batteries imports (HS 8507.10): 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 8507.10: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid starter batteries imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported lead-acid starter batteries worth $248.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 100.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 221 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid starter batteries to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($58.7 million), followed by South Korea (21%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 361% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid starter batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.48 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $2.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lead-acid starter batteries to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $335.6 million in 2017 to $248.4 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2017 at $335.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $264.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export lead-acid starter batteries?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Israel and the Seychelles. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $243.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid starter batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid starter batteries is subheading 8507.10. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8507 page.
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