Passenger ships and ferries imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of passenger ships and ferries by the United Arab Emirates reached $62.4 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 77% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $276.6 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 | $62.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $276.6M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $147.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $48.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $35.6M | 433 t |
| 2019 | $177.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $37.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $42.4M | 2.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports passenger ships and ferries from
India alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $35.3M | 57% |
| Singapore | $19.0M | 31% |
| Greece | $5.8M | 9.3% |
| China | $1.8M | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $471K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0% |
| Egypt | $4K | 0% |
| South Korea | $3K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $2K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.21 per kg, 31% above the world average of $16.18. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Passenger ships and ferries exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $8.7 million of passenger ships and ferries in 2024 (327 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+455% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $7.1M | 82% |
| India | $522K | 6% |
| Kuwait | $414K | 4.8% |
| Qatar | $284K | 3.3% |
| Uganda | $202K | 2.3% |
| Seychelles | $145K | 1.7% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates passenger ships and ferries imports (HS 8901.10): 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 8901.10: Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels, principally designed for the transport of persons, ferry boats of all kinds.
Common questions
What is the value of passenger ships and ferries imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported passenger ships and ferries worth $62.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 141 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply passenger ships and ferries to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($35.3 million), followed by Singapore (30%) and Greece (9%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 269% on the year.
What is the average import price of passenger ships and ferries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.21 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $16.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of passenger ships and ferries to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.4 million in 2017 to $62.4 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2023 at $276.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $103.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export passenger ships and ferries?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $8.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, India and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $53.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for passenger ships and ferries?
The HS code for passenger ships and ferries is subheading 8901.10. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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