Sporting shotguns imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sporting shotguns by the United Arab Emirates reached $7.2 million in 2024 (242 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 149 countries. Value rose 118% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $7.2M | 242 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 72 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 2 t |
| 2021 | $527K | 3 t |
| 2020 | $207K | 1 t |
| 2019 | $776K | 5 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 10 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 4 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports sporting shotguns from
China alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+465% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.9M | 82% |
| Italy | $512K | 7.1% |
| Cyprus | $234K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $203K | 2.8% |
| Kuwait | $118K | 1.7% |
| Lebanon | $83K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $76K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $62K | 0.9% |
| United States | $34K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.68 per kg, 81% below the world average of $155.13, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates sporting shotguns imports (HS 9303.20): 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 9303.20: Firearms: sporting, hunting or target-shooting shotguns, including combination shotgun-rifles.
Common questions
What is the value of sporting shotguns imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported sporting shotguns worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 242 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 149 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 118% on 2023.
Which countries supply sporting shotguns to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Italy (7%) and Cyprus (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 465% on the year.
What is the average import price of sporting shotguns per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.68 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $155.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sporting shotguns to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 210%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sporting shotguns?
The HS code for sporting shotguns is subheading 9303.20. It sits in HS chapter 93 (arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9303 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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