Trade lane
What the United Arab Emirates buys from France.
The United Arab Emirates imported USD 5.9bn of manufactured and processed goods from France in 2024, up 21 per cent on 2022. That is 3 per cent of everything the United Arab Emirates imported in these lines, and France is its number 9 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where France dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.
Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.
USD 5.9bnfrom France in 2024 (USD 4.9bn in 2022)
3 per centof the United Arab Emirates's imports in these lines, USD 201bn from every source
522product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#9France's rank among the United Arab Emirates's sources
The top 50
The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.
Each line shows what the United Arab Emirates paid France for it at the border, France's share of everything the United Arab Emirates imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 64 per cent of the lane.
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Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports37 per cent, 67 source countriesChangeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 472m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 59,203 a tonne, 8,016 tonnesUSD 475min 2024 -
2
Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kNHS 841112
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports22 per cent, 23 source countriesChangeup 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 317m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2.8m a tonne, 142 tonnesUSD 397min 2024 -
3
Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellersHS 841191
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports20 per cent, 42 source countriesChangeup 82 per cent on 2022 (USD 170m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6.5m a tonne, 48 tonnesUSD 309min 2024 -
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Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industriesHS 330290
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports33 per cent, 48 source countriesChangeup 90 per cent on 2022 (USD 129m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 62,664 a tonne, 3,912 tonnesUSD 245min 2024 -
5
Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports20 per cent, 75 source countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 206m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 34,858 a tonne, 6,301 tonnesUSD 220min 2024 -
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Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports10 per cent, 73 source countriesChangeup 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 172m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 91,110 a tonne, 2,375 tonnesUSD 216min 2024 -
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Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leatherHS 420221
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports42 per cent, 60 source countriesChangeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 154m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 979,935 a tonne, 201 tonnesUSD 197min 2024 -
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Aircraft and spacecraft: under-carriages and parts thereofHS 880720
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports71 per cent, 42 source countriesChangeup 95 per cent on 2022 (USD 69m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 881,060 a tonne, 153 tonnesUSD 135min 2024 -
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Wine: sparklingHS 220410
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports85 per cent, 36 source countriesChangeup 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 75m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 110min 2024 -
10
Waters: mineral and aerated, including natural or artificial, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured)HS 220110
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports66 per cent, 57 source countriesChangeup 248 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,205 a tonne, 80,527 tonnesUSD 97min 2024 -
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Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or lessHS 220421
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports54 per cent, 48 source countriesChangedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 96m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 17,676 a tonne, 5,050 tonnesUSD 89min 2024 -
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Lubricating oil additives: containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous mineralsHS 381121
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports21 per cent, 30 source countriesChangedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 90m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,909 a tonne, 21,385 tonnesUSD 84min 2024 -
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Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materialsHS 420222
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports24 per cent, 73 source countriesChangeup 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 64m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 78min 2024 -
14
Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports1 per cent, 66 source countriesChangeup 216 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 18,621 a tonne, 4,033 tonnesUSD 75min 2024 -
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Furniture: plasticHS 940370
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports65 per cent, 52 source countriesChangefrom USD 2m in 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 62min 2024 -
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Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports8 per cent, 69 source countriesChangedown 61 per cent on 2022 (USD 155m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 943,329 a tonne, 63 tonnesUSD 60min 2024 -
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Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles and uppers of leatherHS 640359
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports33 per cent, 53 source countriesChangeup 404 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 487,102 a tonne, 118 tonnesUSD 57min 2024 -
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Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leatherHS 640399
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports15 per cent, 64 source countriesChangeup 185 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 49min 2024 -
19
Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness exceeding 10mmHS 720851
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports6 per cent, 22 source countriesChangeup 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 33m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,214 a tonne, 39,891 tonnesUSD 48min 2024 -
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Spirits obtained by distilling grape wine or grape marcHS 220820
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports51 per cent, 32 source countriesChangeup 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 39m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 24,204 a tonne, 1,935 tonnesUSD 47min 2024 -
21
Seats: of a kind used for aircraftHS 940110
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports53 per cent, 26 source countriesChangefrom USD 2m in 2022Unit valueUSD 433,849 a tonne, 95 tonnesUSD 41min 2024 -
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Cosmetic and toilet preparations: lip make-upHS 330410
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports34 per cent, 50 source countriesChangeup 69 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 106,798 a tonne, 371 tonnesUSD 40min 2024 -
23
Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853720
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports17 per cent, 39 source countriesChangeup 167 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 71,264 a tonne, 529 tonnesUSD 38min 2024 -
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Seats: parts, (of other than wood) for use in the assembly of motor vehicles as determined by the ministerHS 940199
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports14 per cent, 53 source countriesChangeup 319 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 37min 2024 -
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Electric generators: AC generators, (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators, of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVAHS 850162
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports28 per cent, 24 source countriesChangeup 317 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 33min 2024 -
26
Tractors: road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports5 per cent, 40 source countriesChangeup 395 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,671 a tonne, 7,521 tonnesUSD 28min 2024 -
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Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materialsHS 640419
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports7 per cent, 57 source countriesChangeup 171 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 27min 2024 -
28
Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports4 per cent, 75 source countriesChangeup 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 132,882 a tonne, 196 tonnesUSD 26min 2024 -
29
Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports1 per cent, 60 source countriesChangedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 128,823 a tonne, 200 tonnesUSD 26min 2024 -
30
Medicaments: containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses...HS 300432
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports22 per cent, 29 source countriesChangeup 116 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 534,267 a tonne, 47 tonnesUSD 25min 2024 -
31
Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports1 per cent, 80 source countriesChangeup 99 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 250,340 a tonne, 96 tonnesUSD 24min 2024 -
32
Cosmetic and toilet preparations: eye make-upHS 330420
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports27 per cent, 49 source countriesChangeup 37 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 96,269 a tonne, 238 tonnesUSD 23min 2024 -
33
Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feedingHS 230910
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports21 per cent, 37 source countriesChangeup 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,508 a tonne, 6,497 tonnesUSD 23min 2024 -
34
Refrigerating or freezing equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8418HS 841869
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports9 per cent, 53 source countriesChangedown 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 44m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 16,058 a tonne, 1,404 tonnesUSD 23min 2024 -
35
Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports2 per cent, 82 source countriesChangeup 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 41,551 a tonne, 538 tonnesUSD 22min 2024 -
36
Heat exchange units: not used for domestic purposesHS 841950
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports7 per cent, 49 source countriesChangeup 207 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 55,088 a tonne, 403 tonnesUSD 22min 2024 -
37
T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 610910
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports6 per cent, 77 source countriesChangeup 125 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 21min 2024 -
38
Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on aircraftHS 401130
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports32 per cent, 31 source countriesChangeup 84 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 30,418 a tonne, 661 tonnesUSD 20min 2024 -
39
Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materialsHS 420292
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports11 per cent, 71 source countriesChangeup 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 20min 2024 -
40
Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereofHS 848190
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports5 per cent, 66 source countriesChangedown 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 44,352 a tonne, 450 tonnesUSD 20min 2024 -
41
Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of...HS 382219
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports8 per cent, 49 source countriesChangeup 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 140,250 a tonne, 139 tonnesUSD 20min 2024 -
42
Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soapHS 340130
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports12 per cent, 53 source countriesChangedown 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,445 a tonne, 1,900 tonnesUSD 18min 2024 -
43
Cases and containers: of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of leather or of composition leatherHS 420231
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports25 per cent, 54 source countriesChangedown 65 per cent on 2022 (USD 49m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 830,087 a tonne, 21 tonnesUSD 17min 2024 -
44
Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports3 per cent, 89 source countriesChangeup 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 37,413 a tonne, 449 tonnesUSD 17min 2024 -
45
Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537HS 853890
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports6 per cent, 69 source countriesChangedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 235,776 a tonne, 71 tonnesUSD 17min 2024 -
46
Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products: for human medicineHS 300241
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports24 per cent, 18 source countriesChangeup 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 872,506 a tonne, 19 tonnesUSD 17min 2024 -
47
Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVAHS 850213
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports7 per cent, 36 source countriesChangedown 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 23,289 a tonne, 705 tonnesUSD 16min 2024 -
48
Machines: for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenising, emulsifying or stirringHS 847982
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports25 per cent, 47 source countriesChangefrom USD 324k in 2022Unit valueUSD 53,171 a tonne, 307 tonnesUSD 16min 2024 -
49
Machinery: for filtering or purifying waterHS 842121
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports7 per cent, 56 source countriesChangeup 144 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 74,347 a tonne, 217 tonnesUSD 16min 2024 -
50
Acrylic polymers: (other than polymethyl methacrylate), in primary formsHS 390690
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports12 per cent, 45 source countriesChangedown 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,130 a tonne, 3,728 tonnesUSD 15min 2024
Fastest growing
The lines that grew most since 2022.
Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.
- Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles and uppers of leatherHS 640359USD 57m in 2024, up 404 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). France supplies 33 per cent of the line.
- Tractors: road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121USD 28m in 2024, up 395 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). France supplies 5 per cent of the line.
- Seats: parts, (of other than wood) for use in the assembly of motor vehicles as determined by the ministerHS 940199USD 37m in 2024, up 319 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). France supplies 14 per cent of the line.
- Electric generators: AC generators, (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators, of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVAHS 850162USD 33m in 2024, up 317 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). France supplies 28 per cent of the line.
- Waters: mineral and aerated, including natural or artificial, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured)HS 220110USD 97m in 2024, up 248 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022). France supplies 66 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323USD 75m in 2024, up 216 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022). France supplies 1 per cent of the line.
- Heat exchange units: not used for domestic purposesHS 841950USD 22m in 2024, up 207 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). France supplies 7 per cent of the line.
- Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leatherHS 640399USD 49m in 2024, up 185 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). France supplies 15 per cent of the line.
- Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materialsHS 640419USD 27m in 2024, up 171 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). France supplies 7 per cent of the line.
- Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853720USD 38m in 2024, up 167 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). France supplies 17 per cent of the line.
- Machinery: for filtering or purifying waterHS 842121USD 16m in 2024, up 144 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). France supplies 7 per cent of the line.
- Wrist-watches: (not electrically operated), automatic winding, whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious...HS 910121USD 13m in 2024, up 141 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). France supplies 2 per cent of the line.
- Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414HS 841480USD 15m in 2024, up 125 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). France supplies 3 per cent of the line.
- T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 610910USD 21m in 2024, up 125 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). France supplies 6 per cent of the line.
- Medicaments: containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses...HS 300432USD 25m in 2024, up 116 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). France supplies 22 per cent of the line.
- Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762USD 24m in 2024, up 99 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). France supplies 1 per cent of the line.
- Aircraft and spacecraft: under-carriages and parts thereofHS 880720USD 135m in 2024, up 95 per cent on 2022 (USD 69m in 2022). France supplies 71 per cent of the line.
- Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industriesHS 330290USD 245m in 2024, up 90 per cent on 2022 (USD 129m in 2022). France supplies 33 per cent of the line.
- Electrical apparatus: switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853650USD 11m in 2024, up 85 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). France supplies 6 per cent of the line.
- Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on aircraftHS 401130USD 20m in 2024, up 84 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). France supplies 32 per cent of the line.
Where France dominates
Lines where France supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where France ships at least 60 per cent of what the United Arab Emirates imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.
- Aircraft and spacecraft: under-carriages and parts thereofHS 88072071 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 135m; 42 source countries in all.
- Wine: sparklingHS 22041085 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 110m; 36 source countries in all.
- Waters: mineral and aerated, including natural or artificial, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured)HS 22011066 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 97m; 57 source countries in all.
- Furniture: plasticHS 94037065 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 62m; 52 source countries in all.
- Tobacco: homogenised or reconstitutedHS 24039168 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 9m; 6 source countries in all.
- Glassware: n.e.c. in heading no. 7013, of lead crystalHS 70139170 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 8m; 29 source countries in all.
- Tubes: microwave (for example klystrons, travelling wave tubes, carlinotrons), excluding magnetrons and grid-controlled tubesHS 85407984 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 4m; 9 source countries in all.
- Cutlery: (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), plated with precious metal, not in setsHS 82159171 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 2m; 16 source countries in all.
- Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous woodHS 47031167 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 2m; 5 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value
Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.
Lines worth USD 5m or more where France's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to the United Arab Emirates at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.
- Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300France: USD 475m at USD 59,203 a tonne. United States: USD 110m (9 per cent of the line) at USD 41,765 a tonne, 30 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 61,463 a tonne.
- Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kNHS 841112France: USD 397m at USD 2.8m a tonne. United States: USD 258m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 2.1m a tonne, 27 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2.1m a tonne.
- Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellersHS 841191France: USD 309m at USD 6.5m a tonne. Netherlands: USD 63m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 4.2m a tonne, 35 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3.4m a tonne.
- Odoriferous substances and mixtures: used as raw materials in industries other than the food or drink industriesHS 330290France: USD 245m at USD 62,664 a tonne. Switzerland: USD 106m (14 per cent of the line) at USD 39,909 a tonne, 36 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 26,492 a tonne.
- Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499France: USD 220m at USD 34,858 a tonne. United States: USD 137m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 17,247 a tonne, 51 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 31,530 a tonne.
- Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490France: USD 216m at USD 91,110 a tonne. Saudi Arabia: USD 167m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 39,914 a tonne, 56 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 59,575 a tonne.
- Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leatherHS 420221France: USD 197m at USD 979,935 a tonne. Spain: USD 14m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 373,880 a tonne, 62 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 308,554 a tonne.
- Aircraft and spacecraft: under-carriages and parts thereofHS 880720France: USD 135m at USD 881,060 a tonne. United Kingdom: USD 32m (17 per cent of the line) at USD 233,150 a tonne, 74 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 252,764 a tonne.
- Waters: mineral and aerated, including natural or artificial, (not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured)HS 220110France: USD 97m at USD 1,205 a tonne. Italy: USD 23m (16 per cent of the line) at USD 767 a tonne, 36 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 975 a tonne.
- Wine: still, in containers holding 2 litres or lessHS 220421France: USD 89m at USD 17,676 a tonne. Italy: USD 18m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 7,684 a tonne, 56 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 7,178 a tonne.
- Lubricating oil additives: containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous mineralsHS 381121France: USD 84m at USD 3,909 a tonne. China: USD 103m (26 per cent of the line) at USD 2,397 a tonne, 39 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,723 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323France: USD 75m at USD 18,621 a tonne. China: USD 796m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 10,549 a tonne, 43 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 18,690 a tonne.
- Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730France: USD 60m at USD 943,329 a tonne. United Kingdom: USD 104m (13 per cent of the line) at USD 475,894 a tonne, 50 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 489,769 a tonne.
- Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles and uppers of leatherHS 640359France: USD 57m at USD 487,102 a tonne. Italy: USD 83m (48 per cent of the line) at USD 319,766 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 226,156 a tonne.
- Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness exceeding 10mmHS 720851France: USD 48m at USD 1,214 a tonne. China: USD 497m (65 per cent of the line) at USD 672 a tonne, 45 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,167 a tonne.
- Seats: of a kind used for aircraftHS 940110France: USD 41m at USD 433,849 a tonne. Germany: USD 26m (33 per cent of the line) at USD 249,908 a tonne, 42 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 329,992 a tonne.
- Cosmetic and toilet preparations: lip make-upHS 330410France: USD 40m at USD 106,798 a tonne. United States: USD 21m (18 per cent of the line) at USD 64,190 a tonne, 40 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 64,470 a tonne.
- Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853720France: USD 38m at USD 71,264 a tonne. Germany: USD 51m (23 per cent of the line) at USD 40,486 a tonne, 43 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 30,495 a tonne.
- Tractors: road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121France: USD 28m at USD 3,671 a tonne. Netherlands: USD 68m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 777 a tonne, 79 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,618 a tonne.
- Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710France: USD 26m at USD 132,882 a tonne. China: USD 93m (13 per cent of the line) at USD 25,372 a tonne, 81 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 118,243 a tonne.
The other side of the lane
What the United Arab Emirates buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.
What this record says
What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.
Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.
Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to the United Arab Emirates with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.
Share is France's part of everything the United Arab Emirates imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.
Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.
What it does not say
A record of trade, not a shopping list.
What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.
A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.
Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.
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