Vehicle diesel engines imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported vehicle diesel engines worth $186.5 million (43.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 49% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $186.5M | 43.9K t |
| 2023 | $125.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2022 | $128.4M | 14.1K t |
| 2021 | $92.8M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $71.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2019 | $60.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $56.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $59.7M | 18.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports vehicle diesel engines from
The largest suppliers were Japan (39%), China (36%), New Zealand (5%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $71.8M | 39% |
| China | $68.0M | 37% |
| New Zealand | $9.8M | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $8.7M | 4.7% |
| United States | $5.7M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $3.9M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3.7M | 2% |
| Portugal | $2.1M | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $1.5M | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $1.4M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.25 per kg, 73% below the world average of $15.56, 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 diesel engines exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported vehicle diesel engines worth $25.2 million (6.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Israel (24%), South Africa (19%), Egypt (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $5.9M | 24% |
| South Africa | $4.7M | 19% |
| Egypt | $3.9M | 16% |
| Pakistan | $3.0M | 12% |
| Uganda | $1.2M | 4.9% |
| Tunisia | $1.2M | 4.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $629K | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $506K | 2% |
| Angola | $424K | 1.7% |
| Morocco | $326K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates vehicle diesel engines imports (HS 8408.20): 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 8408.20: Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle diesel engines imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported vehicle diesel engines worth $186.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle diesel engines to the United Arab Emirates?
Japan was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($71.8 million), followed by China (36%) and New Zealand (5%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 240% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle diesel engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.25 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $15.56 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 diesel engines to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.7 million in 2017 to $186.5 million in 2024, an increase of 213%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $97.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export vehicle diesel engines?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $25.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, South Africa and Egypt. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $161.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle diesel engines?
The HS code for vehicle diesel engines is subheading 8408.20. 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 8408 page.
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