Small arms ammunition imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported small arms ammunition worth $31.5 million (640 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $49.7 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 | $31.5M | 640 t |
| 2023 | $26.0M | 632 t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 385 t |
| 2021 | $24.6M | 198 t |
| 2020 | $12.3M | 254 t |
| 2019 | $23.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $38.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $49.7M | 2.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports small arms ammunition from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (39%), United States (32%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+665% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $12.2M | 39% |
| United States | $10.2M | 33% |
| Turkey | $4.0M | 13% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 5% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $1.5M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $850K | 2.7% |
| France | $603K | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $255K | 0.8% |
| Finland | $138K | 0.4% |
| Serbia | $36K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $49.14 per kg, 72% above the world average of $28.59. 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates small arms ammunition imports (HS 9306.30): 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 9306.30: Ammunition: cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306.
Common questions
What is the value of small arms ammunition imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported small arms ammunition worth $31.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 640 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 185 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply small arms ammunition to the United Arab Emirates?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($12.2 million), followed by the United States (32%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 665% on the year.
What is the average import price of small arms ammunition per kg?
The average declared import value was about $49.14 per kg in 2024, 72% above the world average of $28.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of small arms ammunition to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.7 million in 2017 to $31.5 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2017 at $49.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for small arms ammunition?
The HS code for small arms ammunition is subheading 9306.30. 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.
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