Outboard marine motors imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported outboard marine motors worth $49.7 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $49.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $49.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $35.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $32.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $35.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $40.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $42.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $30.0M | 861 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports outboard marine motors from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $29.0M | 58% |
| United States | $10.9M | 22% |
| Pakistan | $5.4M | 11% |
| Bahrain | $1.5M | 3% |
| China | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $120K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $101K | 0.2% |
| France | $89K | 0.2% |
| Latvia | $64K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.63 per kg, close to the world average of $32.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Outboard marine motors exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported outboard marine motors worth $1.6 million (92 tonnes). Seychelles alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest (+925% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | $905K | 57% |
| Egypt | $262K | 17% |
| Maldives | $227K | 14% |
| Angola | $69K | 4.4% |
| South Africa | $37K | 2.3% |
| France | $25K | 1.6% |
| Mozambique | $17K | 1.1% |
| Tanzania | $15K | 1% |
| Uganda | $12K | 0.7% |
| Senegal | $5K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates outboard marine motors imports (HS 8407.21): 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 8407.21: Engines: outboard motors for marine propulsion, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of outboard marine motors imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported outboard marine motors worth $49.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply outboard marine motors to the United Arab Emirates?
Japan was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($29.0 million), followed by the United States (22%) and Pakistan (11%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 813% on the year.
What is the average import price of outboard marine motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.63 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $32.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of outboard marine motors to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.0 million in 2017 to $49.7 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2023 at $49.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export outboard marine motors?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Seychelles, Egypt and the Maldives. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $48.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for outboard marine motors?
The HS code for outboard marine motors is subheading 8407.21. 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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