Vehicle air conditioners imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $26.8 million of vehicle air conditioners in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $35.1 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 | $26.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $31.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $35.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $16.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $16.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $23.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $23.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $25.2M | 2.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports vehicle air conditioners from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (47%), China (23%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+280% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $12.7M | 47% |
| China | $6.1M | 23% |
| India | $4.4M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $488K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $411K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $321K | 1.2% |
| United States | $186K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $115K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $55K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.01 per kg, 33% below the world average of $19.49, 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.
Vehicle air conditioners exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported vehicle air conditioners worth $845 thousand (125 tonnes). Nigeria alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $522K | 62% |
| Egypt | $148K | 18% |
| Netherlands | $71K | 8.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $25K | 3% |
| Tanzania | $17K | 2% |
| Germany | $12K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10K | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $9K | 1.1% |
| United States | $8K | 1% |
| Georgia | $6K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates vehicle air conditioners imports (HS 8415.20): 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 8415.20: Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind used for persons, in motor vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle air conditioners imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported vehicle air conditioners worth $26.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle air conditioners to the United Arab Emirates?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by China (23%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 280% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle air conditioners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.01 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $19.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle air conditioners to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.2 million in 2017 to $26.8 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $35.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export vehicle air conditioners?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $845 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Egypt and the Netherlands. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $26.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle air conditioners?
The HS code for vehicle air conditioners is subheading 8415.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8415 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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