Vehicle hardware imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle hardware by the United Arab Emirates reached $33.0 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $102.5 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 | $33.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $47.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $102.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $45.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $39.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $57.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $45.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $27.0M | 2.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports vehicle hardware from
Most of the value came from Bahrain (23%), South Korea (22%), United States (20%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $7.7M | 24% |
| South Korea | $7.4M | 23% |
| United States | $6.6M | 20% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 8.5% |
| Japan | $1.8M | 5.5% |
| China | $1.6M | 4.8% |
| India | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 3% |
| Switzerland | $452K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.28 per kg, 144% above the world average of $8.30. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle hardware exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $4.4 million of vehicle hardware in 2024 (421 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+553% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $2.5M | 58% |
| Poland | $338K | 7.8% |
| Slovakia | $316K | 7.3% |
| Qatar | $241K | 5.5% |
| Israel | $129K | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $117K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $107K | 2.5% |
| Seychelles | $88K | 2% |
| Zimbabwe | $67K | 1.5% |
| Georgia | $65K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates vehicle hardware imports (HS 8302.30): 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 8302.30: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: for motor vehicles, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle hardware imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported vehicle hardware worth $33.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle hardware to the United Arab Emirates?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by South Korea (22%) and the United States (20%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle hardware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.28 per kg in 2024, 144% above the world average of $8.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vehicle hardware to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.0 million in 2017 to $33.0 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $102.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export vehicle hardware?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Poland and Slovakia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $28.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle hardware?
The HS code for vehicle hardware is subheading 8302.30. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
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