Trade lane
What the United Arab Emirates buys from Germany.
The United Arab Emirates imported USD 9.9bn of manufactured and processed goods from Germany in 2024, up 20 per cent on 2022. That is 5 per cent of everything the United Arab Emirates imported in these lines, and Germany is its number 5 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where Germany 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 9.9bnfrom Germany in 2024 (USD 8.3bn in 2022)
5 per centof the United Arab Emirates's imports in these lines, USD 201bn from every source
867product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#5Germany'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 Germany for it at the border, Germany'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 48 per cent of the lane.
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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 imports12 per cent, 66 source countriesChangeup 107 per cent on 2022 (USD 380m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 30,565 a tonne, 25,772 tonnesUSD 788min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports11 per cent, 60 source countriesChangedown 37 per cent on 2022 (USD 850m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 100,723 a tonne, 5,305 tonnesUSD 534min 2024 -
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Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports1 per cent, 69 source countriesChangeup 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 195m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2.1m a tonne, 120 tonnesUSD 246min 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 imports11 per cent, 73 source countriesChangedown 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 293m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 85,393 a tonne, 2,723 tonnesUSD 233min 2024 -
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Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)HS 841199
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports28 per cent, 47 source countriesChangeup 109 per cent on 2022 (USD 76m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 968,919 a tonne, 165 tonnesUSD 160min 2024 -
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Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), longitudinally submerged arc welded, having circular...HS 730511
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports38 per cent, 13 source countriesChangefrom USD 9m in 2022Unit valueUSD 14,426 a tonne, 10,491 tonnesUSD 151min 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 imports18 per cent, 69 source countriesChangeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 137m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.4m a tonne, 105 tonnesUSD 142min 2024 -
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Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports20 per cent, 22 source countriesChangedown 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 167m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 12.2m a tonne, 11 tonnesUSD 129min 2024 -
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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 imports16 per cent, 75 source countriesChangeup 102 per cent on 2022 (USD 55m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 141,248 a tonne, 794 tonnesUSD 112min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports4 per cent, 45 source countriesChangeup 280 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 15,159 a tonne, 7,032 tonnesUSD 107min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports4 per cent, 38 source countriesChangedown 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 199m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 39,746 a tonne, 2,620 tonnesUSD 104min 2024 -
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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 imports17 per cent, 40 source countriesChangeup 187 per cent on 2022 (USD 35m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,374 a tonne, 15,633 tonnesUSD 100min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports6 per cent, 33 source countriesChangedown 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 128m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 34,840 a tonne, 2,776 tonnesUSD 97min 2024 -
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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 imports6 per cent, 82 source countriesChangelevel with 2022 (USD 87m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 42,028 a tonne, 2,063 tonnesUSD 87min 2024 -
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Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports13 per cent, 89 source countriesChangeup 91 per cent on 2022 (USD 44m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 37,542 a tonne, 2,220 tonnesUSD 83min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870423
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports28 per cent, 36 source countriesChangeup 155 per cent on 2022 (USD 32m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,110 a tonne, 10,124 tonnesUSD 82min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports14 per cent, 31 source countriesChangeup 470 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 93,672 a tonne, 801 tonnesUSD 75min 2024 -
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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 imports3 per cent, 80 source countriesChangeup 55 per cent on 2022 (USD 44m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 187,156 a tonne, 366 tonnesUSD 69min 2024 -
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Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports16 per cent, 65 source countriesChangeup 46 per cent on 2022 (USD 45m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 211,644 a tonne, 309 tonnesUSD 65min 2024 -
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Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)HS 840999
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports12 per cent, 73 source countriesChangeup 52 per cent on 2022 (USD 42m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 31,498 a tonne, 2,022 tonnesUSD 64min 2024 -
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Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91HS 844399
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports17 per cent, 59 source countriesChangeup 43 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 102,293 a tonne, 605 tonnesUSD 62min 2024 -
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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 imports5 per cent, 75 source countriesChangedown 30 per cent on 2022 (USD 81m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 11,526 a tonne, 4,901 tonnesUSD 56min 2024 -
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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 imports21 per cent, 49 source countriesChangeup 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 38m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 60,317 a tonne, 906 tonnesUSD 55min 2024 -
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Elevators and conveyors: pneumaticHS 842820
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports71 per cent, 18 source countriesChangefrom USD 725k in 2022Unit valueUSD 46,547 a tonne, 1,160 tonnesUSD 54min 2024 -
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Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports10 per cent, 72 source countriesChangeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 42m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 36,808 a tonne, 1,431 tonnesUSD 53min 2024 -
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Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kWHS 850153
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports39 per cent, 41 source countriesChangefrom USD 6m in 2022Unit valueUSD 29,747 a tonne, 1,756 tonnesUSD 52min 2024 -
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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 imports23 per cent, 39 source countriesChangeup 63 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 40,486 a tonne, 1,254 tonnesUSD 51min 2024 -
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Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports13 per cent, 38 source countriesChangeup 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 36m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 429,228 a tonne, 118 tonnesUSD 50min 2024 -
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Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431HS 843149
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports11 per cent, 61 source countriesChangeup 171 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 16,034 a tonne, 3,095 tonnesUSD 50min 2024 -
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Vehicle parts: brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereofHS 870830
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports12 per cent, 58 source countriesChangeup 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 13,366 a tonne, 3,692 tonnesUSD 49min 2024 -
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Electrical static convertersHS 850440
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports5 per cent, 79 source countriesChangeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 42m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 48,839 a tonne, 990 tonnesUSD 48min 2024 -
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Compressors: of a kind used in refrigerating equipmentHS 841430
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports10 per cent, 50 source countriesChangeup 86 per cent on 2022 (USD 26m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 14,072 a tonne, 3,392 tonnesUSD 48min 2024 -
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Medicaments: containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300431
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports91 per cent, 8 source countriesChangeup 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 42m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 47min 2024 -
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Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports6 per cent, 78 source countriesChangeup 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,452 a tonne, 7,119 tonnesUSD 46min 2024 -
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Machinery: parts for filtering or purifying liquids or gasesHS 842199
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports12 per cent, 65 source countriesChangeup 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 34,544 a tonne, 1,296 tonnesUSD 45min 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 imports6 per cent, 48 source countriesChangeup 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 38m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 30,658 a tonne, 1,450 tonnesUSD 44min 2024 -
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Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports8 per cent, 68 source countriesChangeup 95 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 12,338 a tonne, 3,560 tonnesUSD 44min 2024 -
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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 imports16 per cent, 69 source countriesChangeup 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 216,612 a tonne, 202 tonnesUSD 44min 2024 -
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Heat exchange units: not used for domestic purposesHS 841950
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports14 per cent, 49 source countriesChangeup 353 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 12,784 a tonne, 3,281 tonnesUSD 42min 2024 -
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Vehicles: crane lorriesHS 870510
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports22 per cent, 28 source countriesChangedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 46m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 10,227 a tonne, 3,976 tonnesUSD 41min 2024 -
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Gears and gearing: (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately): ball or roller screws: gear boxes and other speed...HS 848340
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports20 per cent, 66 source countriesChangeup 318 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 35,918 a tonne, 1,096 tonnesUSD 39min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853690
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports18 per cent, 79 source countriesChangeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 34,372 a tonne, 1,136 tonnesUSD 39min 2024 -
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Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20LHS 850811
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports28 per cent, 39 source countriesChangeup 299 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 36,540 a tonne, 1,054 tonnesUSD 39min 2024 -
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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 imports5 per cent, 22 source countriesChangeup 87 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,167 a tonne, 32,924 tonnesUSD 38min 2024 -
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Vehicle parts: suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers)HS 870880
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports10 per cent, 60 source countriesChangeup 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 30m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 26,935 a tonne, 1,420 tonnesUSD 38min 2024 -
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Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543HS 854370
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports12 per cent, 69 source countriesChangeup 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 27m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 297,910 a tonne, 122 tonnesUSD 36min 2024 -
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Paper and paperboard: packing containers, including record sleeves, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 4819HS 481950
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports32 per cent, 37 source countriesChangeup 237 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,340 a tonne, 6,753 tonnesUSD 36min 2024 -
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Machinery: for packing or wrappingHS 842240
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports30 per cent, 50 source countriesChangeup 90 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 71,478 a tonne, 477 tonnesUSD 34min 2024 -
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Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological...HS 901819
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports28 per cent, 45 source countriesChangeup 79 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 328,044 a tonne, 103 tonnesUSD 34min 2024 -
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Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414HS 841480
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports8 per cent, 62 source countriesChangeup 90 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 28,395 a tonne, 1,187 tonnesUSD 34min 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.
- Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), longitudinally submerged arc welded, having circular...HS 730511USD 151m in 2024, from USD 9m in 2022. Germany supplies 38 per cent of the line.
- Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kWHS 850153USD 52m in 2024, from USD 6m in 2022. Germany supplies 39 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360USD 75m in 2024, up 470 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). Germany supplies 14 per cent of the line.
- Heat exchange units: not used for domestic purposesHS 841950USD 42m in 2024, up 353 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). Germany supplies 14 per cent of the line.
- Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616HS 761699USD 24m in 2024, up 326 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Germany supplies 17 per cent of the line.
- Gears and gearing: (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately): ball or roller screws: gear boxes and other speed...HS 848340USD 39m in 2024, up 318 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). Germany supplies 20 per cent of the line.
- Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, of a power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20LHS 850811USD 39m in 2024, up 299 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). Germany supplies 28 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322USD 107m in 2024, up 280 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022). Germany supplies 4 per cent of the line.
- Wrist-watches: whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic windingHS 910221USD 19m in 2024, up 277 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Germany supplies 3 per cent of the line.
- Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-proppingHS 730840USD 20m in 2024, up 242 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Germany supplies 9 per cent of the line.
- Paper and paperboard: packing containers, including record sleeves, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 4819HS 481950USD 36m in 2024, up 237 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). Germany supplies 32 per cent of the line.
- Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kVAHS 850423USD 33m in 2024, up 202 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). Germany supplies 12 per cent of the line.
- Machinery and mechanical appliances: for public works, building or the likeHS 847910USD 18m in 2024, up 194 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Germany supplies 40 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 100m in 2024, up 187 per cent on 2022 (USD 35m in 2022). Germany supplies 17 per cent of the line.
- Luminaires and light fittings: electric, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sourcesHS 940542USD 30m in 2024, up 176 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). Germany supplies 9 per cent of the line.
- Seats: of a kind used for aircraftHS 940110USD 26m in 2024, up 174 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). Germany supplies 33 per cent of the line.
- Machinery: extruders, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materialsHS 847720USD 14m in 2024, up 173 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Germany supplies 13 per cent of the line.
- Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431HS 843149USD 50m in 2024, up 171 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022). Germany supplies 11 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 28m in 2024, up 168 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). Germany supplies 5 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870423USD 82m in 2024, up 155 per cent on 2022 (USD 32m in 2022). Germany supplies 28 per cent of the line.
Where Germany dominates
Lines where Germany supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where Germany 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.
- Elevators and conveyors: pneumaticHS 84282071 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 54m; 18 source countries in all.
- Medicaments: containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 30043191 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 47m; 8 source countries in all.
- Insulating fittings: of plastics, for electrical machines, of insulating material only (except minor assembly parts), excluding those of heading no. 8546HS 85472072 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 28m; 43 source countries in all.
- Coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery: not self-propelledHS 84303987 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 19m; 11 source countries in all.
- Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or...HS 42021968 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 9m; 50 source countries in all.
- Copper: powders of non-lamellar structureHS 74061096 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 5m; 11 source countries in all.
- Meters: gas, supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereofHS 90281068 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 5m; 23 source countries in all.
- Pharmaceutical goods: chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicidesHS 30066077 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 3m; 10 source countries in all.
- Cells and batteries: primary, air-zincHS 85066082 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 3m; 13 source countries in all.
- Milking machinesHS 84341086 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 2m; 4 source countries in all.
- Microscopes, compound optical: parts and accessories (including those for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography or microprojection)HS 90119060 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 2m; 22 source countries in all.
- Gauze: other than narrow fabrics of heading no. 5806HS 58030066 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 2m; 10 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 Germany'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.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323Germany: USD 788m at USD 30,565 a tonne. United States: USD 2.3bn (36 per cent of the line) at USD 18,690 a tonne, 39 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 18,690 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324Germany: USD 534m at USD 100,723 a tonne. Japan: USD 1.6bn (32 per cent of the line) at USD 66,417 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 66,417 a tonne.
- Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713Germany: USD 246m at USD 2.1m a tonne. China: USD 5.1bn (23 per cent of the line) at USD 428,541 a tonne, 79 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.0m 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 300490Germany: USD 233m at USD 85,393 a tonne. Saudi Arabia: USD 167m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 39,914 a tonne, 53 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 59,575 a tonne.
- Turbines: parts of gas turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers)HS 841199Germany: USD 160m at USD 968,919 a tonne. Italy: USD 47m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 131,255 a tonne, 87 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 216,643 a tonne.
- Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), longitudinally submerged arc welded, having circular...HS 730511Germany: USD 151m at USD 14,426 a tonne. India: USD 175m (43 per cent of the line) at USD 1,142 a tonne, 92 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,089 a tonne.
- Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730Germany: USD 142m at USD 1.4m a tonne. United Kingdom: USD 104m (13 per cent of the line) at USD 475,894 a tonne, 65 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 489,769 a tonne.
- Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215Germany: USD 129m at USD 12.2m a tonne. United States: USD 172m (27 per cent of the line) at USD 7.9m a tonne, 35 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6.0m 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 853710Germany: USD 112m at USD 141,248 a tonne. China: USD 93m (13 per cent of the line) at USD 25,372 a tonne, 82 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 118,243 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322Germany: USD 107m at USD 15,159 a tonne. China: USD 1.5bn (55 per cent of the line) at USD 8,597 a tonne, 43 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,394 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340Germany: USD 104m at USD 39,746 a tonne. China: USD 817m (33 per cent of the line) at USD 10,270 a tonne, 74 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 40,082 a tonne.
- Tractors: road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121Germany: USD 100m at USD 6,374 a tonne. Netherlands: USD 68m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 777 a tonne, 88 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,618 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380Germany: USD 97m at USD 34,840 a tonne. China: USD 1.4bn (77 per cent of the line) at USD 11,349 a tonne, 67 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 30,303 a tonne.
- Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180Germany: USD 87m at USD 42,028 a tonne. China: USD 516m (37 per cent of the line) at USD 8,884 a tonne, 79 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 39,034 a tonne.
- Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690Germany: USD 83m at USD 37,542 a tonne. China: USD 271m (41 per cent of the line) at USD 4,960 a tonne, 87 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 17,106 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870423Germany: USD 82m at USD 8,110 a tonne. China: USD 73m (25 per cent of the line) at USD 4,716 a tonne, 42 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,838 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360Germany: USD 75m at USD 93,672 a tonne. China: USD 200m (37 per cent of the line) at USD 14,274 a tonne, 85 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 41,858 a tonne.
- Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762Germany: USD 69m at USD 187,156 a tonne. Poland: USD 48m (2 per cent of the line) at USD 131,845 a tonne, 30 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 350,744 a tonne.
- Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890Germany: USD 65m at USD 211,644 a tonne. United States: USD 76m (18 per cent of the line) at USD 122,041 a tonne, 42 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 154,428 a tonne.
- Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)HS 840999Germany: USD 64m at USD 31,498 a tonne. China: USD 67m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 8,914 a tonne, 72 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 38,205 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 Germany'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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