🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of tractors: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $631.4 million of tractors in 2024 (210.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 54% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of tractors by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $631.4M | 210.3K t |
| 2023 | $409.8M | 114.4K t |
| 2022 | $295.7M | 89.0K t |
| 2021 | $207.6M | 86.6K t |
| 2020 | $190.0M | 65.1K t |
| 2019 | $177.2M | 47.9K t |
| 2018 | $175.0M | 38.2K t |
| 2017 | $164.7M | 28.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports tractors from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Germany (17%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+301% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $232.7M | 37% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $105.3M | 17% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $68.5M | 11% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $34.0M | 5.4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $29.6M | 4.7% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $28.4M | 4.5% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $19.0M | 3% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $17.8M | 2.8% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $15.9M | 2.5% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $15.7M | 2.5% |
Types of tractors under HS 8701
| 8701.20 | Tractors: road, for semi-trailers | 92% |
| 8701.10 | Tractors: single axle | 2.7% |
| 8701.95 | Tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power exceeding 130kW | 1.9% |
| 8701.30 | Tractors: track-laying | 1.7% |
| 8701.94 | Tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power exceeding 75kW but not exceeding 130kW | 0.8% |
| 8701.93 | Tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power exceeding 37kW but not exceeding 75kW | 0.5% |
| 8701.92 | Tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power exceeding 18kW but not exceeding 37kW | 0.4% |
| 8701.91 | Tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power not exceeding 18kW | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8701.
Average import price of tractors
The average declared value was about $3.00 per kg, 66% below the world average of $8.81, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports tractors
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported tractors worth $6.8 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (38%), Egypt (21%), Angola (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | $2.6M | 38% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $1.4M | 21% |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | $1.3M | 19% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $391K | 5.8% |
| 🇧🇯 Benin | $205K | 3% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $123K | 1.8% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $114K | 1.7% |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | $103K | 1.5% |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | $96K | 1.4% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $96K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8701: Tractors; (other than tractors of heading no 8709).
Tractors trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of tractors imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported tractors worth $631.4 million in 2024 (210.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import tractors from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (37%), Germany (17%), Netherlands (11%).
What is the average import price of tractors in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $3.00 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $8.81 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export tractors?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported tractors worth $6.8 million in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Egypt, Angola.
What is the HS code for tractors?
Tractors falls under HS heading 8701 (Tractors; (other than tractors of heading no 8709)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading tractors with the United Arab Emirates?
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