Windscreen wipers and defrosters imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $7.2 million of windscreen wipers and defrosters in 2024 (775 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 19% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.2M | 775 t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 966 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 859 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 706 t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 710 t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 842 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 268 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 184 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports windscreen wipers and defrosters from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 57% |
| United States | $931K | 13% |
| India | $558K | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $392K | 5.4% |
| Bahrain | $229K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $189K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $113K | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $103K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $89K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $75K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.33 per kg, 30% below the world average of $13.33, 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.
Windscreen wipers and defrosters exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of windscreen wipers and defrosters by the United Arab Emirates reached $341 thousand in 2024 (96 tonnes). Most of it went to Seychelles (20%), Burkina Faso (9%), Malaysia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Hungary grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seychelles | $68K | 20% |
| Burkina Faso | $30K | 8.7% |
| Malaysia | $28K | 8.3% |
| Hungary | $16K | 4.8% |
| Uganda | $15K | 4.4% |
| Angola | $15K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $14K | 4.2% |
| Georgia | $13K | 3.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $12K | 3.6% |
| Israel | $12K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates windscreen wipers and defrosters imports (HS 8512.40): 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 8512.40: Windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters: electrical, of kinds used for cycles or motor vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of windscreen wipers and defrosters imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported windscreen wipers and defrosters worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 775 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply windscreen wipers and defrosters to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by the United States (13%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of windscreen wipers and defrosters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.33 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $13.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of windscreen wipers and defrosters to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2023 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export windscreen wipers and defrosters?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $341 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Seychelles, Burkina Faso and Malaysia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for windscreen wipers and defrosters?
The HS code for windscreen wipers and defrosters is subheading 8512.40. 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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