Shotgun ammunition imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $29.5 million of shotgun ammunition in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 151 countries. Value rose 1897% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $21.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $487K | 69 t |
| 2020 | $27.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 749 t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 618 t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 441 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports shotgun ammunition from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $27.8M | 94% |
| Italy | $712K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $448K | 1.5% |
| Greece | $319K | 1.1% |
| United States | $57K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $55K | 0.2% |
| India | $29K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.1% |
| France | $9K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.82 per kg, 65% above the world average of $8.97. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates shotgun ammunition imports (HS 9306.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 9306.21: Ammunition: shotgun cartridges.
Common questions
What is the value of shotgun ammunition imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported shotgun ammunition worth $29.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 151 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports.
Which countries supply shotgun ammunition to the United Arab Emirates?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($27.8 million), followed by Italy (2%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 863% on the year.
What is the average import price of shotgun ammunition per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.82 per kg in 2024, 65% above the world average of $8.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of shotgun ammunition to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $29.5 million in 2024, an increase of 281%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for shotgun ammunition?
The HS code for shotgun ammunition is subheading 9306.21. It sits in HS chapter 93 (arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX rebuilds the United Arab Emirates trade from the customs records of its trading partners, so the companies shipping to and from it are visible. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for the United Arab Emirates
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.