Petrol cars 1500-3000cc imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petrol cars 1500-3000cc by the United Arab Emirates reached $6.56 billion in 2024 (430.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 224 countries. Value fell 38% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.63 billion.
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 | $6.56B | 430.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.63B | 1.00M t |
| 2022 | $7.58B | 746.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.65B | 524.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.98B | 458.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.36B | 651.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.34B | 603.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.79B | 265.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports petrol cars 1500-3000cc from
Most of the value came from United States (35%), Japan (14%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.32B | 35% |
| Japan | $888.5M | 14% |
| China | $796.0M | 12% |
| Germany | $787.7M | 12% |
| Thailand | $344.9M | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $258.4M | 3.9% |
| Mexico | $172.8M | 2.6% |
| Slovakia | $163.9M | 2.5% |
| Indonesia | $136.1M | 2.1% |
| Canada | $84.2M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.26 per kg, close to the world average of $15.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petrol cars 1500-3000cc exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of petrol cars 1500-3000cc by the United Arab Emirates reached $67.3 million in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Nigeria (21%), Angola (20%), Kyrgyzstan (18%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $14.1M | 21% |
| Angola | $13.5M | 20% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $12.0M | 18% |
| Georgia | $3.6M | 5.4% |
| Senegal | $3.2M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 3.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.9M | 2.9% |
| France | $1.6M | 2.4% |
| Tanzania | $1.4M | 2% |
| Gambia | $1.2M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates petrol cars 1500-3000cc imports (HS 8703.23): 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 8703.23: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars 1500-3000cc imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported petrol cars 1500-3000cc worth $6.56 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 430.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 224 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars 1500-3000cc to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($2.32 billion), followed by Japan (14%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars 1500-3000cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.26 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $15.63 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 1500-3000cc to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.79 billion in 2017 to $6.56 billion in 2024, an increase of 73%. The peak was 2023 at $10.63 billion. Over 8 years the average was $6.61 billion a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export petrol cars 1500-3000cc?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $67.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Angola and Kyrgyzstan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $6.50 billion a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars 1500-3000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars 1500-3000cc is subheading 8703.23. 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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