Vehicle horns and signals imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $13.2 million of vehicle horns and signals in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 52% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $13.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 739 t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 754 t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 671 t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 555 t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 544 t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 493 t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 324 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports vehicle horns and signals from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.5M | 72% |
| Indonesia | $1.3M | 10% |
| United States | $804K | 6.1% |
| India | $262K | 2% |
| Germany | $232K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $214K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $212K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $164K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $142K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $50K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.82 per kg, 44% 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 horns and signals exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $438 thousand of vehicle horns and signals in 2024 (86 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+214% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates vehicle horns and signals imports (HS 8512.30): 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 8512.30: Sound signalling equipment: electrical, used on cycles or motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539).
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle horns and signals imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported vehicle horns and signals worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle horns and signals to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by Indonesia (10%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle horns and signals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.82 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $19.49 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 horns and signals to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2022 at $14.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export vehicle horns and signals?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $438 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Germany and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle horns and signals?
The HS code for vehicle horns and signals is subheading 8512.30. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8512 page.
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