Starter motors imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $66.8 million of starter motors in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $66.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $53.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $63.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $39.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $19.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $19.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $21.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $25.4M | 2.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports starter motors from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (34%), China (25%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $22.7M | 34% |
| China | $16.6M | 25% |
| United States | $6.2M | 9.3% |
| Japan | $4.4M | 6.5% |
| Malaysia | $4.3M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 5.5% |
| India | $2.0M | 3% |
| Turkey | $887K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $836K | 1.3% |
| France | $767K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.59 per kg, close to the world average of $14.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Starter motors exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of starter motors by the United Arab Emirates reached $27.2 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). United States alone took 90% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $24.5M | 90% |
| Egypt | $927K | 3.4% |
| India | $397K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $287K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $197K | 0.7% |
| Seychelles | $185K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $76K | 0.3% |
| Angola | $69K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $52K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $48K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates starter motors imports (HS 8511.40): 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 8511.40: Ignition or starting equipment: starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of starter motors imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported starter motors worth $66.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply starter motors to the United Arab Emirates?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($22.7 million), followed by China (25%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 163% on the year.
What is the average import price of starter motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.59 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $14.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of starter motors to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.4 million in 2017 to $66.8 million in 2024, an increase of 162%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $38.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export starter motors?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $27.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Egypt and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $39.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for starter motors?
The HS code for starter motors is subheading 8511.40. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8511 page.
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