Vehicle gearboxes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle gearboxes by the United Arab Emirates reached $386.3 million in 2024 (23.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 172% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $386.3M | 23.8K t |
| 2023 | $142.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $108.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $84.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $58.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $76.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $48.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $58.4M | 3.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports vehicle gearboxes from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+480% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $253.3M | 66% |
| Saudi Arabia | $34.9M | 9% |
| Italy | $23.8M | 6.2% |
| United States | $16.1M | 4.2% |
| India | $14.7M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $13.1M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $10.5M | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $3.5M | 0.9% |
| Hungary | $3.0M | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $2.4M | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.22 per kg, close to the world average of $16.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle gearboxes exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of vehicle gearboxes by the United Arab Emirates reached $11.6 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (33%), Kazakhstan (9%), Saudi Arabia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+350% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $3.8M | 33% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.1M | 9.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $812K | 7% |
| Pakistan | $712K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $659K | 5.7% |
| Uganda | $465K | 4% |
| Germany | $376K | 3.2% |
| Egypt | $333K | 2.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $298K | 2.6% |
| Israel | $202K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates vehicle gearboxes imports (HS 8708.40): 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 8708.40: Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle gearboxes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported vehicle gearboxes worth $386.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 172% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle gearboxes to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($253.3 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (9%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 480% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle gearboxes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.22 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $16.79 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 gearboxes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $58.4 million in 2017 to $386.3 million in 2024, an increase of 562%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $120.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export vehicle gearboxes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $11.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $374.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle gearboxes?
The HS code for vehicle gearboxes is subheading 8708.40. 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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