🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of rubber inner tubes: 2024 trade data
Imports of rubber inner tubes by the United Arab Emirates reached $21.1 million in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 23% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $33.9 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of rubber inner tubes by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $17.1M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $25.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $25.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $20.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $24.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $33.9M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $26.2M | 9.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports rubber inner tubes from
Most of the value came from India (39%), China (38%), South Korea (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $8.3M | 39% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $7.9M | 38% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $3.4M | 16% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $280K | 1.3% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $195K | 0.9% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $173K | 0.8% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $166K | 0.8% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $112K | 0.5% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $112K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $112K | 0.5% |
Types of rubber inner tubes under HS 4013
| 4013.10 | Rubber: inner tubes, of a kind used on motorcars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries | 63% |
| 4013.90 | Rubber: inner tubes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4013 | 26% |
| 4013.20 | Rubber: inner tubes, of a kind used on bicycles | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4013.
Average import price of rubber inner tubes
The average declared value was about $3.18 per kg, close to the world average of $3.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also exports rubber inner tubes
Exports of rubber inner tubes by the United Arab Emirates reached $498 thousand in 2024 (487 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Seychelles (21%), Zambia (19%), Cote d'Ivoire (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest (+428% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $104K | 21% |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | $93K | 19% |
| 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire | $90K | 18% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $74K | 15% |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | $60K | 12% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $32K | 6.4% |
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | $18K | 3.5% |
| 🇲🇼 Malawi | $6K | 1.1% |
| 🇲🇬 Madagascar | $4K | 0.8% |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | $4K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4013: Inner tubes, of rubber.
Rubber inner tubes trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of rubber inner tubes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported rubber inner tubes worth $21.1 million in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import rubber inner tubes from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (39%), China (38%), South Korea (16%).
What is the average import price of rubber inner tubes in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $3.18 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $3.53 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export rubber inner tubes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported rubber inner tubes worth $498 thousand in 2024, mainly to Seychelles, Zambia, Cote d'Ivoire.
What is the HS code for rubber inner tubes?
Rubber inner tubes falls under HS heading 4013 (Inner tubes, of rubber). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading rubber inner tubes with the United Arab Emirates?
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