Vehicle lighting and wiper parts imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $57.0 million of vehicle lighting and wiper parts in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 43% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $57.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $39.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $47.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $21.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $17.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $18.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $17.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $14.8M | 1.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports vehicle lighting and wiper parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+564% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $35.4M | 62% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 10% |
| United States | $5.1M | 8.9% |
| Japan | $4.5M | 7.8% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $619K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $523K | 0.9% |
| Bahrain | $468K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $412K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $388K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.44 per kg, close to the world average of $19.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle lighting and wiper parts exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $815 thousand of vehicle lighting and wiper parts in 2024 (101 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (26%), Czech Republic (11%), Australia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+512% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates vehicle lighting and wiper parts imports (HS 8512.90): 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 8512.90: Lighting or signalling equipment: electrical, (excluding articles of heading no. 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters: parts, of those kinds used for cycles or motor vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle lighting and wiper parts imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported vehicle lighting and wiper parts worth $57.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle lighting and wiper parts to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($35.4 million), followed by Germany (10%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 564% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle lighting and wiper parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.44 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $19.28 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 lighting and wiper parts to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.8 million in 2017 to $57.0 million in 2024, an increase of 286%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $29.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export vehicle lighting and wiper parts?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $815 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the Czech Republic and Australia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $56.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle lighting and wiper parts?
The HS code for vehicle lighting and wiper parts is subheading 8512.90. 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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