Vehicle parts (other types) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $1.34 billion of vehicle parts (other types) in 2024 (249.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 39% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $2.20 billion.
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 | $1.34B | 249.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.20B | 292.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.73B | 596.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.56B | 558.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.30B | 509.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.53B | 576.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.39B | 481.7K t |
| 2017 | $914.0M | 120.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports vehicle parts (other types) from
The largest suppliers were China (21%), South Korea (16%), Japan (14%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $276.8M | 21% |
| South Korea | $210.4M | 16% |
| Japan | $185.7M | 14% |
| United States | $150.0M | 11% |
| India | $65.4M | 4.9% |
| Singapore | $63.3M | 4.7% |
| Thailand | $37.7M | 2.8% |
| Australia | $36.9M | 2.8% |
| Kuwait | $34.6M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $28.0M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.38 per kg, 46% below the world average of $9.97, 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 parts (other types) exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of vehicle parts (other types) by the United Arab Emirates reached $126.5 million in 2024 (45.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (23%), United Kingdom (21%), Singapore (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+893% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $29.1M | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $26.0M | 21% |
| Singapore | $12.1M | 9.6% |
| United States | $8.7M | 6.9% |
| Hong Kong | $5.6M | 4.4% |
| Egypt | $4.8M | 3.8% |
| Mozambique | $3.0M | 2.4% |
| Senegal | $2.5M | 2% |
| Seychelles | $2.2M | 1.7% |
| Nigeria | $2.0M | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates vehicle parts (other types) imports (HS 8708.99): 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 8708.99: Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle parts (other types) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported vehicle parts (other types) worth $1.34 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 249.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle parts (other types) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($276.8 million), followed by South Korea (16%) and Japan (14%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 80 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 299% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle parts (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.38 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $9.97 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 parts (other types) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $914.0 million in 2017 to $1.34 billion in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2023 at $2.20 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.50 billion a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export vehicle parts (other types)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $126.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the United Kingdom and Singapore. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $1.21 billion a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle parts (other types)?
The HS code for vehicle parts (other types) is subheading 8708.99. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8708 page.
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