Petrol cars 1000-1500cc imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported petrol cars 1000-1500cc worth $2.84 billion (274.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $2.84B | 274.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.10B | 187.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.56B | 131.4K t |
| 2021 | $595.6M | 62.5K t |
| 2020 | $551.6M | 61.9K t |
| 2019 | $703.6M | 70.5K t |
| 2018 | $578.1M | 52.4K t |
| 2017 | $348.5M | 41.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports petrol cars 1000-1500cc from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+358% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.55B | 55% |
| India | $463.8M | 16% |
| Japan | $187.1M | 6.6% |
| Indonesia | $134.1M | 4.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $110.0M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $106.6M | 3.8% |
| Thailand | $76.9M | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $32.3M | 1.1% |
| Hungary | $31.0M | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $25.8M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.32 per kg, close to the world average of $12.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petrol cars 1000-1500cc exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $10.3 million of petrol cars 1000-1500cc in 2024 (26.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Angola (41%), Nigeria (11%), Georgia (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates petrol cars 1000-1500cc imports (HS 8703.22): 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 8703.22: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars 1000-1500cc imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported petrol cars 1000-1500cc worth $2.84 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 274.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 222 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars 1000-1500cc to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.55 billion), followed by India (16%) and Japan (7%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 358% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars 1000-1500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.32 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $12.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of petrol cars 1000-1500cc to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $348.5 million in 2017 to $2.84 billion in 2024, an increase of 714%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.16 billion a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export petrol cars 1000-1500cc?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $10.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Nigeria and Georgia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $2.82 billion a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars 1000-1500cc?
The HS code for petrol cars 1000-1500cc is subheading 8703.22. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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