Lead-acid traction batteries imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lead-acid traction batteries by the United Arab Emirates reached $169.5 million in 2024 (44.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $338.0 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 | $169.5M | 44.4K t |
| 2023 | $223.4M | 52.3K t |
| 2022 | $338.0M | 79.0K t |
| 2021 | $182.2M | 59.7K t |
| 2020 | $125.7M | 32.2K t |
| 2019 | $151.1M | 40.6K t |
| 2018 | $127.6M | 31.7K t |
| 2017 | $96.1M | 22.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports lead-acid traction batteries from
The largest suppliers were India (48%), China (19%), Germany (5%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $82.0M | 48% |
| China | $32.7M | 19% |
| Germany | $8.7M | 5.1% |
| United States | $8.1M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $6.2M | 3.7% |
| France | $5.6M | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $4.4M | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $3.2M | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $2.6M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.82 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lead-acid traction batteries exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of lead-acid traction batteries by the United Arab Emirates reached $106.1 million in 2024 (31.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (28%), Spain (17%), Italy (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+371% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $29.3M | 28% |
| Spain | $18.2M | 17% |
| Italy | $7.1M | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $6.9M | 6.5% |
| Australia | $6.9M | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $6.0M | 5.7% |
| Austria | $5.9M | 5.6% |
| South Africa | $4.0M | 3.8% |
| India | $3.2M | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.7M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates lead-acid traction batteries imports (HS 8507.20): 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 8507.20: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid traction batteries imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported lead-acid traction batteries worth $169.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 221 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid traction batteries to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($82.0 million), followed by China (19%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 623% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid traction batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.82 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lead-acid traction batteries to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $96.1 million in 2017 to $169.5 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2022 at $338.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $176.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export lead-acid traction batteries?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $106.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Spain and Italy. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $63.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid traction batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid traction batteries is subheading 8507.20. 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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