🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of vehicle parts and accessories: 2024 trade data
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.32 billion of vehicle parts and accessories in 2024 (683.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of vehicle parts and accessories by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.32B | 683.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.38B | 561.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.60B | 837.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.24B | 773.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.58B | 686.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.93B | 763.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.64B | 646.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.04B | 301.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports vehicle parts and accessories from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), Japan (11%), United States (7%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.78B | 41% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $460.1M | 11% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $322.4M | 7.5% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $319.0M | 7.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $244.6M | 5.7% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $162.2M | 3.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $117.1M | 2.7% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $99.2M | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $79.2M | 1.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $73.2M | 1.7% |
Types of vehicle parts and accessories under HS 8708
| 8708.99 | Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708 | 31% |
| 8708.29 | Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts | 19% |
| 8708.30 | Vehicle parts: brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof | 10% |
| 8708.80 | Vehicle parts: suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers) | 9.3% |
| 8708.40 | Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof | 8.9% |
| 8708.93 | Vehicle parts: clutches and parts thereof | 4.4% |
| 8708.10 | Vehicles: bumpers and parts thereof, for the vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705 | 3.8% |
| 8708.70 | Vehicle parts: road wheels and parts and accessories thereof | 3.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8708.
Average import price of vehicle parts and accessories
The average declared value was about $6.32 per kg, 35% below the world average of $9.69, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports vehicle parts and accessories
Exports of vehicle parts and accessories by the United Arab Emirates reached $348.8 million in 2024 (87.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (23%), United States (15%), United Kingdom (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+400% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $80.9M | 23% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $51.8M | 15% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $28.5M | 8.2% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $17.2M | 4.9% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $14.4M | 4.1% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $12.7M | 3.6% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $9.9M | 2.8% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $8.9M | 2.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $7.6M | 2.2% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $7.4M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705.
Vehicle parts and accessories trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of vehicle parts and accessories imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported vehicle parts and accessories worth $4.32 billion in 2024 (683.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import vehicle parts and accessories from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (41%), Japan (11%), United States (7%).
What is the average import price of vehicle parts and accessories in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $6.32 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $9.69 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export vehicle parts and accessories?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported vehicle parts and accessories worth $348.8 million in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, United States, United Kingdom.
What is the HS code for vehicle parts and accessories?
Vehicle parts and accessories falls under HS heading 8708 (Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading vehicle parts and accessories with the United Arab Emirates?
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