Motor vehicle lights imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $241.9 million of motor vehicle lights in 2024 (13.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $241.9M | 13.3K t |
| 2023 | $242.1M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $150.1M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $133.7M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $107.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $121.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $118.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $126.5M | 4.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports motor vehicle lights from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+366% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $134.8M | 56% |
| Taiwan | $27.6M | 11% |
| Germany | $17.5M | 7.2% |
| Japan | $14.9M | 6.2% |
| United States | $14.0M | 5.8% |
| India | $7.3M | 3% |
| South Korea | $4.1M | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $3.6M | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.26 per kg, 42% below the world average of $31.51, 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.
Motor vehicle lights exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported motor vehicle lights worth $8.7 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Israel (28%), Georgia (13%), Zimbabwe (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+899% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates motor vehicle lights imports (HS 8512.20): 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 8512.20: Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539).
Common questions
What is the value of motor vehicle lights imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported motor vehicle lights worth $241.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply motor vehicle lights to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($134.8 million), followed by Taiwan (11%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 366% on the year.
What is the average import price of motor vehicle lights per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.26 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $31.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of motor vehicle lights to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $126.5 million in 2017 to $241.9 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2023 at $242.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $155.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export motor vehicle lights?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $8.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Georgia and Zimbabwe. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $233.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for motor vehicle lights?
The HS code for motor vehicle lights is subheading 8512.20. 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 8512 page.
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