Petrol cars <1000cc imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported petrol cars <1000cc worth $344.8 million (28.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 40% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $441.5 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 | $344.8M | 28.9K t |
| 2023 | $246.9M | 19.6K t |
| 2022 | $441.5M | 114.4K t |
| 2021 | $199.7M | 15.6K t |
| 2020 | $47.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $45.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $46.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $41.2M | 4.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports petrol cars <1000cc from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $202.8M | 59% |
| India | $46.9M | 14% |
| Japan | $28.6M | 8.3% |
| Indonesia | $24.9M | 7.2% |
| United States | $14.1M | 4.1% |
| Australia | $11.1M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 0.9% |
| Kuwait | $3.0M | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $2.7M | 0.8% |
| France | $2.5M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.95 per kg, close to the world average of $12.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petrol cars <1000cc exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of petrol cars <1000cc by the United Arab Emirates reached $83.0 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mauritania accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+559% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates petrol cars <1000cc imports (HS 8703.21): 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 8703.21: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars <1000cc imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported petrol cars <1000cc worth $344.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars <1000cc to the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($202.8 million), followed by India (14%) and Japan (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 288% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars <1000cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.95 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $12.42 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 <1000cc to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.2 million in 2017 to $344.8 million in 2024, an increase of 737%. The peak was 2022 at $441.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $176.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export petrol cars <1000cc?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $83.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, Nigeria and Angola. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $261.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars <1000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars <1000cc is subheading 8703.21. 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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