Medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $432.6 million of medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes in 2024 (70.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 71% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $432.6M | 70.8K t |
| 2023 | $252.7M | 40.2K t |
| 2022 | $208.2M | 32.1K t |
| 2021 | $317.2M | 46.5K t |
| 2020 | $182.8M | 48.0K t |
| 2019 | $195.8M | 33.8K t |
| 2018 | $148.3M | 37.5K t |
| 2017 | $375.2M | 75.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes from
Japan alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+789% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $240.0M | 56% |
| United States | $44.3M | 10% |
| China | $32.4M | 7.5% |
| Italy | $27.0M | 6.3% |
| India | $14.1M | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $10.1M | 2.3% |
| Poland | $10.0M | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $9.8M | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $8.0M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $7.2M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.11 per kg, close to the world average of $7.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes by the United Arab Emirates reached $25.3 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Indonesia accounted for 70% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $17.6M | 70% |
| Angola | $2.8M | 11% |
| Nigeria | $2.2M | 8.5% |
| Georgia | $876K | 3.5% |
| Tanzania | $399K | 1.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $269K | 1.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $263K | 1% |
| Mozambique | $216K | 0.9% |
| Senegal | $209K | 0.8% |
| Seychelles | $168K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes imports (HS 8704.22): 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 8704.22: Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.
Common questions
What is the value of medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes worth $432.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes to the United Arab Emirates?
Japan was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($240.0 million), followed by the United States (10%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 789% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.11 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $7.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $375.2 million in 2017 to $432.6 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $264.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $25.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Indonesia, Angola and Nigeria. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $407.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes?
The HS code for medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes is subheading 8704.22. 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 8704 page.
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