Truck tires imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported truck tires worth $782.6 million (323.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 221 countries. Value rose 87% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $782.6M | 323.0K t |
| 2023 | $418.0M | 137.8K t |
| 2022 | $573.6M | 126.0K t |
| 2021 | $523.8M | 127.9K t |
| 2020 | $392.2M | 104.8K t |
| 2019 | $563.5M | 139.4K t |
| 2018 | $353.2M | 128.1K t |
| 2017 | $504.1M | 200.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports truck tires from
China alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $523.8M | 67% |
| India | $73.2M | 9.4% |
| Japan | $67.1M | 8.6% |
| Thailand | $47.5M | 6.1% |
| United States | $15.0M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $11.7M | 1.5% |
| France | $8.6M | 1.1% |
| Luxembourg | $6.4M | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $4.2M | 0.5% |
| Slovakia | $3.9M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.42 per kg, 29% below the world average of $3.43, 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.
Truck tires exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of truck tires by the United Arab Emirates reached $23.2 million in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Netherlands alone took 74% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $17.2M | 74% |
| Israel | $938K | 4% |
| Zambia | $799K | 3.4% |
| Angola | $764K | 3.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $517K | 2.2% |
| Georgia | $439K | 1.9% |
| Mozambique | $363K | 1.6% |
| Kenya | $311K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $291K | 1.3% |
| Tanzania | $211K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates truck tires imports (HS 4011.20): 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 4011.20: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries.
Common questions
What is the value of truck tires imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported truck tires worth $782.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 323.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 221 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 87% on 2023.
Which countries supply truck tires to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($523.8 million), followed by India (9%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of truck tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.42 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $3.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of truck tires to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $504.1 million in 2017 to $782.6 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $513.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export truck tires?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $23.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Israel and Zambia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $759.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for truck tires?
The HS code for truck tires is subheading 4011.20. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
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