Military weapon parts imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of military weapon parts by the United Arab Emirates reached $21.0 million in 2024 (128 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 56% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $53.5 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 | $21.0M | 128 t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 105 t |
| 2022 | $27.1M | 201 t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 36 t |
| 2020 | $48.3M | 44 t |
| 2019 | $53.5M | 127 t |
| 2018 | $27.4M | 80 t |
| 2017 | $26.1M | 51 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports military weapon parts from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $14.9M | 71% |
| United States | $2.7M | 13% |
| Switzerland | $1.5M | 7.2% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 5.6% |
| Croatia | $701K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $61K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $2K | 0% |
| Slovakia | $1K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $165.09 per kg, close to the world average of $195.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates military weapon parts imports (HS 9305.91): 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 9305.91: Firearms: parts and accessories, of military weapons of heading 9301.
Common questions
What is the value of military weapon parts imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported military weapon parts worth $21.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 128 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 114 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply military weapon parts to the United Arab Emirates?
Spain was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Switzerland (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of military weapon parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $165.09 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $195.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of military weapon parts to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.1 million in 2017 to $21.0 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2019 at $53.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for military weapon parts?
The HS code for military weapon parts is subheading 9305.91. It sits in HS chapter 93 (arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9305 page.
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