Marine inboard engines exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.1 million of marine inboard engines in 2024 (143 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 54% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.1M | 143 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 333 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 647 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 565 t |
| 2020 | $882K | 190 t |
| 2019 | $802K | 142 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 135 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 218 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports marine inboard engines to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+641% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 68% |
| Malaysia | $424K | 20% |
| Kuwait | $127K | 6% |
| Qatar | $75K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 1.3% |
| Seychelles | $13K | 0.6% |
| Angola | $8K | 0.4% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.97 per kg, 23% below the world average of $19.33, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Marine inboard engines imports to the United Arab Emirates
Imports of marine inboard engines by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.1 million in 2024 (51 tonnes). The largest suppliers were United States (31%), Saudi Arabia (26%), United Kingdom (9%). Among the main suppliers, Slovenia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $346K | 31% |
| Saudi Arabia | $290K | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $98K | 8.9% |
| Taiwan | $98K | 8.9% |
| Bahrain | $84K | 7.6% |
| Slovenia | $75K | 6.8% |
| Singapore | $58K | 5.2% |
| Bulgaria | $26K | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $11K | 1% |
| Portugal | $9K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates marine inboard engines exports (HS 8407.29): 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 8407.29: Engines: for marine propulsion, (other than outboard motors), spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of marine inboard engines exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported marine inboard engines worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 143 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 94 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries buy marine inboard engines from the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 68% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Malaysia (20%) and Kuwait (6%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. The Seychelles grew fastest among the top ten, up 719% on the year.
What is the average export price of marine inboard engines per kg?
The average declared export value was about $14.97 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $19.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of marine inboard engines from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 57%. The peak was 2017 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import marine inboard engines?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for marine inboard engines?
The HS code for marine inboard engines is subheading 8407.29. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8407 page.
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