🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of military weapons: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported military weapons worth $74.0 million (336 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 126% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $118.6 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of military weapons by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74.0M | 336 t |
| 2023 | $32.8M | 113 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 10 t |
| 2021 | $25.3M | 56 t |
| 2020 | $16.2M | 62 t |
| 2019 | $118.6M | 495 t |
| 2018 | $52.7M | 106 t |
| 2017 | $31.3M | 79 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports military weapons from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $47.9M | 65% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $15.5M | 21% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $10.6M | 14% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $42K | 0.1% |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | $23K | 0% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $5K | 0% |
Types of military weapons under HS 9301
| 9301.20 | Military weapons: rocket launchers, flame-throwers, grenade launchers, torpedo tubes and similar projectors | 66% |
| 9301.10 | Military weapons: artillery weapons (e.g. guns, howitzers, and mortars) | 26% |
| 9301.90 | Military weapons: other than revolvers, pistols, and arms of heading 9307, n.e.c. in heading 9301 | 8.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9301.
Average import price of military weapons
The average declared value was about $220.37 per kg, close to the world average of $256.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports military weapons
Exports of military weapons by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.0 million in 2024 (31 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mauritania accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+490% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇷 Mauritania | $1.8M | 88% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $217K | 11% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $27K | 1.3% |
| 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso | $7K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 9301: Military weapons; other than revolvers, pistols and arms of heading no. 9307.
Military weapons trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of military weapons imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported military weapons worth $74.0 million in 2024 (336 tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import military weapons from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were South Korea (65%), Egypt (21%), United States (14%).
What is the average import price of military weapons in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $220.37 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $256.00 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export military weapons?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported military weapons worth $2.0 million in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, United States, Kenya.
What is the HS code for military weapons?
Military weapons falls under HS heading 9301 (Military weapons; other than revolvers, pistols and arms of heading no. 9307). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading military weapons with the United Arab Emirates?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds the United Arab Emirates trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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