Vehicle inner tubes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle inner tubes by the United Arab Emirates reached $13.2 million in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 210 countries for imports of this product. That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $23.2 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 | $13.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $19.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $19.3M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $16.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $20.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $23.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $21.4M | 7.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports vehicle inner tubes from
The largest suppliers were India (40%), China (33%), South Korea (25%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+241% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.3M | 40% |
| China | $4.3M | 33% |
| South Korea | $3.3M | 25% |
| Thailand | $115K | 0.9% |
| Kuwait | $112K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $33K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $22K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $18K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.23 per kg, close to the world average of $2.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle inner tubes exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported vehicle inner tubes worth $270 thousand (329 tonnes). Most of it went to Seychelles (32%), Indonesia (27%), Cote d'Ivoire (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Seychelles grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | $86K | 32% |
| Indonesia | $74K | 28% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $62K | 23% |
| Zambia | $37K | 14% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.8% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.8% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates vehicle inner tubes imports (HS 4013.10): 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 4013.10: Rubber: inner tubes, of a kind used on motorcars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle inner tubes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported vehicle inner tubes worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 210 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle inner tubes to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by China (33%) and South Korea (25%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 656% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle inner tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.23 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $2.95 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 inner tubes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.4 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2018 at $23.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export vehicle inner tubes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $270 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Seychelles, Indonesia and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle inner tubes?
The HS code for vehicle inner tubes is subheading 4013.10. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4013 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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