Specialized service vehicles imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported specialized service vehicles worth $121.3 million (20.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 44% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $165.2 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 | $121.3M | 20.8K t |
| 2023 | $84.0M | 11.2K t |
| 2022 | $118.7M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $126.4M | 13.4K t |
| 2020 | $116.3M | 10.8K t |
| 2019 | $165.2M | 14.9K t |
| 2018 | $125.9M | 16.1K t |
| 2017 | $90.5M | 11.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports specialized service vehicles from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Germany (19%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+288% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $41.5M | 34% |
| Germany | $22.6M | 19% |
| Italy | $14.7M | 12% |
| United States | $9.9M | 8.2% |
| South Korea | $7.6M | 6.3% |
| Japan | $6.6M | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $5.2M | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 1.8% |
| Austria | $1.2M | 1% |
| Tunisia | $1.1M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.82 per kg, 47% below the world average of $11.05, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialized service vehicles exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of specialized service vehicles by the United Arab Emirates reached $12.3 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). India alone took 74% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Central African Republic grew fastest (+340% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $9.0M | 74% |
| Angola | $1.1M | 9% |
| Central African Republic | $685K | 5.6% |
| South Africa | $385K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $381K | 3.1% |
| Senegal | $167K | 1.4% |
| Nigeria | $162K | 1.3% |
| Seychelles | $153K | 1.3% |
| Guyana | $119K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $55K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates specialized service vehicles imports (HS 8705.90): 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 8705.90: Vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized service vehicles imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported specialized service vehicles worth $121.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized service vehicles to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($41.5 million), followed by Germany (19%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized service vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.82 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $11.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized service vehicles to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $90.5 million in 2017 to $121.3 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2019 at $165.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $118.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export specialized service vehicles?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $12.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Angola and the Central African Republic. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $109.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized service vehicles?
The HS code for specialized service vehicles is subheading 8705.90. 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 8705 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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