Vehicle steering components imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $136.1 million of vehicle steering components in 2024 (15.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $204.0 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 | $136.1M | 15.7K t |
| 2023 | $181.2M | 10.6K t |
| 2022 | $149.5M | 8.9K t |
| 2021 | $204.0M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $131.1M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $197.7M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $112.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $39.2M | 3.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports vehicle steering components from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $90.0M | 66% |
| Japan | $14.5M | 11% |
| South Korea | $6.7M | 5% |
| Germany | $6.7M | 4.9% |
| United States | $5.5M | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $3.3M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 1.4% |
| India | $1.1M | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $999K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $938K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.65 per kg, 44% below the world average of $15.39, 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 steering components exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported vehicle steering components worth $6.4 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Egypt (28%), Kuwait (22%), Kazakhstan (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+937% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates vehicle steering components imports (HS 8708.94): 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 8708.94: Vehicle parts: steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle steering components imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported vehicle steering components worth $136.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle steering components to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($90.0 million), followed by Japan (11%) and South Korea (5%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle steering components per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.65 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $15.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle steering components to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.2 million in 2017 to $136.1 million in 2024, an increase of 247%. The peak was 2021 at $204.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $144.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export vehicle steering components?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $6.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Kuwait and Kazakhstan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $129.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle steering components?
The HS code for vehicle steering components is subheading 8708.94. 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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