Vehicle brakes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle brakes by the United Arab Emirates reached $431.0 million in 2024 (76.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $431.0M | 76.2K t |
| 2023 | $351.4M | 64.5K t |
| 2022 | $309.4M | 57.2K t |
| 2021 | $243.0M | 46.6K t |
| 2020 | $205.3M | 40.4K t |
| 2019 | $220.9M | 41.8K t |
| 2018 | $204.9M | 40.2K t |
| 2017 | $203.4M | 43.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports vehicle brakes from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Germany (11%), Japan (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $213.2M | 50% |
| Germany | $49.3M | 12% |
| Japan | $41.2M | 9.6% |
| United States | $28.5M | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $23.0M | 5.3% |
| Thailand | $13.3M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $8.6M | 2% |
| India | $8.4M | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $7.3M | 1.7% |
| France | $7.0M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.65 per kg, close to the world average of $6.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle brakes exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of vehicle brakes by the United Arab Emirates reached $11.6 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Angola (20%), Kuwait (12%), Hong Kong (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+279% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $2.3M | 20% |
| Kuwait | $1.4M | 12% |
| Hong Kong | $1.1M | 9.8% |
| Georgia | $848K | 7.3% |
| Seychelles | $703K | 6.1% |
| Uganda | $587K | 5.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $519K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $418K | 3.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $368K | 3.2% |
| Zambia | $351K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates vehicle brakes imports (HS 8708.30): 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 8708.30: Vehicle parts: brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle brakes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported vehicle brakes worth $431.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 76.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle brakes to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($213.2 million), followed by Germany (11%) and Japan (10%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle brakes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.65 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $6.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle brakes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $203.4 million in 2017 to $431.0 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $271.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export vehicle brakes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $11.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Kuwait and Hong Kong. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $419.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle brakes?
The HS code for vehicle brakes is subheading 8708.30. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8708 page.
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