Trade lane
What the United Arab Emirates buys from India.
The United Arab Emirates imported USD 15bn of manufactured and processed goods from India in 2024, up 12 per cent on 2022. That is 8 per cent of everything the United Arab Emirates imported in these lines, and India is its number 3 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where India 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 15bnfrom India in 2024 (USD 14bn in 2022)
8 per centof the United Arab Emirates's imports in these lines, USD 201bn from every source
1,208product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#3India'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 India for it at the border, India'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 50 per cent of the lane.
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Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports11 per cent, 69 source countriesChangedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 2.5bn in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.1m a tonne, 2,334 tonnesUSD 2.5bnin 2024 -
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Ink: writing, drawing and other inks, n.e.c. in heading no. 3215, whether or not concentrated or solidHS 321590
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports96 per cent, 40 source countriesChangefrom USD 2m in 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 1.0bnin 2024 -
3
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 imports16 per cent, 45 source countriesChangeup 45 per cent on 2022 (USD 320m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 14,394 a tonne, 32,223 tonnesUSD 464min 2024 -
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Textiles: made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307HS 630790
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports75 per cent, 73 source countriesChangeup 146 per cent on 2022 (USD 80m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 11,533 a tonne, 17,045 tonnesUSD 197min 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 imports43 per cent, 13 source countriesChangefrom USD 5m in 2022Unit valueUSD 1,142 a tonne, 153,439 tonnesUSD 175min 2024 -
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Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports3 per cent, 77 source countriesChangefrom USD 11m in 2022Unit valueUSD 307,270 a tonne, 560 tonnesUSD 172min 2024 -
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T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 610910
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports41 per cent, 77 source countriesChangedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 189m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 33,866 a tonne, 4,540 tonnesUSD 154min 2024 -
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Tobacco: other than homogenised or reconstituted or smokingHS 240399
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports86 per cent, 17 source countriesChangeup 186 per cent on 2022 (USD 51m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 11,259 a tonne, 12,885 tonnesUSD 145min 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 imports25 per cent, 68 source countriesChangeup 104 per cent on 2022 (USD 66m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 10,843 a tonne, 12,437 tonnesUSD 135min 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 imports11 per cent, 75 source countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 119m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 32,220 a tonne, 3,954 tonnesUSD 127min 2024 -
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Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%HS 690721
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports39 per cent, 31 source countriesChangeup 76 per cent on 2022 (USD 72m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 626 a tonne, 202,759 tonnesUSD 127min 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 imports6 per cent, 73 source countriesChangedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 128m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 122min 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 imports9 per cent, 82 source countriesChangeup 65 per cent on 2022 (USD 72m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 20,846 a tonne, 5,731 tonnesUSD 119min 2024 -
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Chassis: fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705HS 870600
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports49 per cent, 21 source countriesChangeup 63 per cent on 2022 (USD 63m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 13,811 a tonne, 7,438 tonnesUSD 103min 2024 -
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Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports11 per cent, 78 source countriesChangeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 81m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,200 a tonne, 40,448 tonnesUSD 89min 2024 -
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Paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4823HS 482390
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports65 per cent, 57 source countriesChangeup 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 61m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,774 a tonne, 31,436 tonnesUSD 87min 2024 -
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Surveying equipment: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 9015, including hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances...HS 901580
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports35 per cent, 63 source countriesChangefrom USD 4m in 2022Unit valueUSD 597,155 a tonne, 145 tonnesUSD 86min 2024 -
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Amine-function-compounds: aromatic monoamines and their derivatives, aniline derivatives and their saltsHS 292142
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports61 per cent, 7 source countriesChangeup 220 per cent on 2022 (USD 27m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 85min 2024 -
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T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crochetedHS 610990
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports39 per cent, 79 source countriesChangeup 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 57m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 48,806 a tonne, 1,715 tonnesUSD 84min 2024 -
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Electric accumulators: lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850720
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports48 per cent, 44 source countriesChangedown 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 126m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,741 a tonne, 17,296 tonnesUSD 82min 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 147 per cent on 2022 (USD 30m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 350,751 a tonne, 211 tonnesUSD 74min 2024 -
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Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620443
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports35 per cent, 61 source countriesChangeup 65 per cent on 2022 (USD 45m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 87,063 a tonne, 850 tonnesUSD 74min 2024 -
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Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorriesHS 401120
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports9 per cent, 41 source countriesChangeup 50 per cent on 2022 (USD 49m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,517 a tonne, 16,195 tonnesUSD 73min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-proppingHS 730840
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports32 per cent, 52 source countriesChangeup 294 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,866 a tonne, 24,114 tonnesUSD 69min 2024 -
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Silk: woven fabrics, containing 85% or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silkHS 500720
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports84 per cent, 21 source countriesChangeup 403 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 277,555 a tonne, 249 tonnesUSD 69min 2024 -
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Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports5 per cent, 78 source countriesChangeup 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 44m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,087 a tonne, 9,235 tonnesUSD 65min 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 imports9 per cent, 48 source countriesChangeup 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 48m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 19,089 a tonne, 3,407 tonnesUSD 65min 2024 -
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WhiskiesHS 220830
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports17 per cent, 42 source countriesChangeup 112 per cent on 2022 (USD 30m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 63min 2024 -
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Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or...HS 870210
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports16 per cent, 24 source countriesChangeup 43 per cent on 2022 (USD 44m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 14,238 a tonne, 4,440 tonnesUSD 63min 2024 -
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Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2HS 520851
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports70 per cent, 22 source countriesChangefrom USD 7m in 2022Unit valueUSD 52,586 a tonne, 1,152 tonnesUSD 61min 2024 -
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Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structureHS 842952
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports14 per cent, 35 source countriesChangeup 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,009 a tonne, 11,727 tonnesUSD 59min 2024 -
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Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereofHS 848190
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports13 per cent, 66 source countriesChangeup 55 per cent on 2022 (USD 37m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 25,208 a tonne, 2,287 tonnesUSD 58min 2024 -
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Ethers: acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, other than diethyl etherHS 290919
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports9 per cent, 13 source countriesChangeup 77 per cent on 2022 (USD 30m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 827 a tonne, 63,955 tonnesUSD 53min 2024 -
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Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620520
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports46 per cent, 49 source countriesChangeup 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 49m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 70,030 a tonne, 744 tonnesUSD 52min 2024 -
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Steel, stainless: bars and rods, cold-formed or cold-finishedHS 722220
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports76 per cent, 27 source countriesChangeup 186 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,548 a tonne, 7,625 tonnesUSD 50min 2024 -
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Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 611120
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports42 per cent, 48 source countriesChangedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 52m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 17,281 a tonne, 2,789 tonnesUSD 48min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000ccHS 870321
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports14 per cent, 32 source countriesChangedown 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 48m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 11,812 a tonne, 3,969 tonnesUSD 47min 2024 -
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Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, internal combustion piston engine, of cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding...HS 871120
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports21 per cent, 29 source countriesChangedown 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 53m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 24,932 a tonne, 1,877 tonnesUSD 47min 2024 -
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Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, printedHS 540754
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports28 per cent, 19 source countriesChangeup 213 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 27,272 a tonne, 1,708 tonnesUSD 47min 2024 -
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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 imports18 per cent, 36 source countriesChangeup 52 per cent on 2022 (USD 30m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 12,710 a tonne, 3,610 tonnesUSD 46min 2024 -
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Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports7 per cent, 89 source countriesChangeup 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 33m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 45min 2024 -
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Pumps: centrifugal, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquidsHS 841370
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports11 per cent, 57 source countriesChangeup 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 33m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 22,873 a tonne, 1,943 tonnesUSD 44min 2024 -
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Fabrics, woven: of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibresHS 551511
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports29 per cent, 17 source countriesChangeup 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 36m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 14,866 a tonne, 2,930 tonnesUSD 44min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: threaded screws, bolts and nuts n.e.c. in item no. 7318.1HS 731819
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports40 per cent, 57 source countriesChangeup 215 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,747 a tonne, 15,856 tonnesUSD 44min 2024 -
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Vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goodsHS 870410
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports17 per cent, 30 source countriesChangeup 138 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 10,843 a tonne, 3,886 tonnesUSD 42min 2024 -
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Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: n.e.c. in item no. 8429.50HS 842959
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports47 per cent, 34 source countriesChangeup 200 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,280 a tonne, 5,031 tonnesUSD 42min 2024 -
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Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620342
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports22 per cent, 60 source countriesChangeup 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 33m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 41,284 a tonne, 1,009 tonnesUSD 42min 2024 -
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Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620442
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports47 per cent, 57 source countriesChangeup 50 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 19,257 a tonne, 2,161 tonnesUSD 42min 2024 -
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Boring or sinking machinery: parts for boring or sinking machinery of subheading 8430.41 or 8430.49HS 843143
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports8 per cent, 56 source countriesChangeup 115 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,042 a tonne, 6,755 tonnesUSD 41min 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 imports10 per cent, 30 source countriesChangeup 64 per cent on 2022 (USD 25m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,087 a tonne, 13,025 tonnesUSD 40min 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 175m in 2024, from USD 5m in 2022. India supplies 43 per cent of the line.
- Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130USD 172m in 2024, from USD 11m in 2022. India supplies 3 per cent of the line.
- Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2HS 520851USD 61m in 2024, from USD 7m in 2022. India supplies 70 per cent of the line.
- Silk: woven fabrics, containing 85% or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silkHS 500720USD 69m in 2024, up 403 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). India supplies 84 per cent of the line.
- Antibiotics: n.e.c. in heading no. 2941HS 294190USD 34m in 2024, up 337 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). India supplies 44 per cent of the line.
- Extracts, essences and concentrates: of coffee, and preparations with a basis of these extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffeeHS 210111USD 28m in 2024, up 299 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). India supplies 18 per cent of the line.
- Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-proppingHS 730840USD 69m in 2024, up 294 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022). India supplies 32 per cent of the line.
- Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, towers and lattice mastsHS 730820USD 19m in 2024, up 253 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). India supplies 60 per cent of the line.
- Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730USD 20m in 2024, up 252 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). India supplies 3 per cent of the line.
- Amine-function-compounds: aromatic monoamines and their derivatives, aniline derivatives and their saltsHS 292142USD 85m in 2024, up 220 per cent on 2022 (USD 27m in 2022). India supplies 61 per cent of the line.
- Iron or steel: threaded screws, bolts and nuts n.e.c. in item no. 7318.1HS 731819USD 44m in 2024, up 215 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). India supplies 40 per cent of the line.
- Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, printedHS 540754USD 47m in 2024, up 213 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). India supplies 28 per cent of the line.
- Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989USD 31m in 2024, up 207 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). India supplies 6 per cent of the line.
- Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: n.e.c. in item no. 8429.50HS 842959USD 42m in 2024, up 200 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). India supplies 47 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 17m in 2024, up 191 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). India supplies 8 per cent of the line.
- Tobacco: other than homogenised or reconstituted or smokingHS 240399USD 145m in 2024, up 186 per cent on 2022 (USD 51m in 2022). India supplies 86 per cent of the line.
- Steel, stainless: bars and rods, cold-formed or cold-finishedHS 722220USD 50m in 2024, up 186 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). India supplies 76 per cent of the line.
- Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of silk or silk waste (not knitted or crocheted)HS 621410USD 22m in 2024, up 186 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). India supplies 59 per cent of the line.
- Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431HS 843149USD 23m in 2024, up 156 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). India supplies 5 per cent of the line.
- Boring or sinking machinery: self-propelled, n.e.c. in heading no. 8430HS 843041USD 13m in 2024, up 152 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). India supplies 12 per cent of the line.
Where India dominates
Lines where India supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where India 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.
- Ink: writing, drawing and other inks, n.e.c. in heading no. 3215, whether or not concentrated or solidHS 32159096 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 1.0bn; 40 source countries in all.
- Textiles: made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307HS 63079075 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 197m; 73 source countries in all.
- Tobacco: other than homogenised or reconstituted or smokingHS 24039986 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 145m; 17 source countries in all.
- Paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4823HS 48239065 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 87m; 57 source countries in all.
- Amine-function-compounds: aromatic monoamines and their derivatives, aniline derivatives and their saltsHS 29214261 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 85m; 7 source countries in all.
- Silk: woven fabrics, containing 85% or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silkHS 50072084 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 69m; 21 source countries in all.
- Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2HS 52085170 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 61m; 22 source countries in all.
- Steel, stainless: bars and rods, cold-formed or cold-finishedHS 72222076 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 50m; 27 source countries in all.
- Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, n.e.c. in heading no. 7215HS 72159093 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 38m; 20 source countries in all.
- Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than wool, fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), (not...HS 62034966 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 37m; 52 source countries in all.
- Insulated electric conductors: winding wire, of copperHS 85441171 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 36m; 42 source countries in all.
- Organic compounds: n.e.c. in chapter 29HS 29420086 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 36m; 22 source countries in all.
- Insulated electric conductors: winding wire, (of other than copper)HS 85441973 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 34m; 43 source countries in all.
- Shirts: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 61052070 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 33m; 50 source countries in all.
- Iron or steel: cast articles, excluding grinding balls and similar articles for mills, other than of non-malleable cast ironHS 73259968 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 33m; 50 source countries in all.
- Granite: articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surfaceHS 68022399 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 32m; 11 source countries in all.
- Paper and paperboard: coated with inorganic substances only, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in rolls or sheetsHS 48109983 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 31m; 20 source countries in all.
- Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in item no. 7326.11, forged or stamped, but not further workedHS 73261962 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 27m; 44 source countries in all.
- Shirts: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crochetedHS 61059065 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 25m; 44 source countries in all.
- Steel, stainless: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coilsHS 72210086 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 25m; 11 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 India'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.
- Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713India: USD 2.5bn at USD 1.1m a tonne. China: USD 5.1bn (23 per cent of the line) at USD 428,541 a tonne, 59 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.0m a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322India: USD 464m at USD 14,394 a tonne. China: USD 1.5bn (55 per cent of the line) at USD 8,597 a tonne, 40 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,394 a tonne.
- Textiles: made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307HS 630790India: USD 197m at USD 11,533 a tonne. China: USD 35m (13 per cent of the line) at USD 6,204 a tonne, 46 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 21,942 a tonne.
- Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130India: USD 172m at USD 307,270 a tonne. China: USD 2.5bn (48 per cent of the line) at USD 179,656 a tonne, 42 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 153,688 a tonne.
- T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 610910India: USD 154m at USD 33,866 a tonne. China: USD 59m (16 per cent of the line) at USD 13,498 a tonne, 60 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 33,866 a tonne.
- Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449India: USD 135m at USD 10,843 a tonne. China: USD 186m (34 per cent of the line) at USD 6,518 a tonne, 40 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 11,549 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 330499India: USD 127m at USD 32,220 a tonne. United States: USD 137m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 17,247 a tonne, 47 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 31,530 a tonne.
- Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%HS 690721India: USD 127m at USD 626 a tonne. China: USD 29m (9 per cent of the line) at USD 420 a tonne, 33 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 622 a tonne.
- Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180India: USD 119m at USD 20,846 a tonne. China: USD 516m (37 per cent of the line) at USD 8,884 a tonne, 57 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 39,034 a tonne.
- Chassis: fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705HS 870600India: USD 103m at USD 13,811 a tonne. China: USD 23m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 9,102 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 13,811 a tonne.
- Surveying equipment: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 9015, including hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances...HS 901580India: USD 86m at USD 597,155 a tonne. China: USD 30m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 137,499 a tonne, 77 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 504,094 a tonne.
- T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crochetedHS 610990India: USD 84m at USD 48,806 a tonne. Turkey: USD 9m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 29,090 a tonne, 40 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 48,799 a tonne.
- Electric accumulators: lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850720India: USD 82m at USD 4,741 a tonne. China: USD 33m (19 per cent of the line) at USD 1,943 a tonne, 59 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,741 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 851762India: USD 74m at USD 350,751 a tonne. United Kingdom: USD 79m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 213,741 a tonne, 39 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 350,744 a tonne.
- Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620443India: USD 74m at USD 87,063 a tonne. Turkey: USD 15m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 25,393 a tonne, 71 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 107,046 a tonne.
- Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorriesHS 401120India: USD 73m at USD 4,517 a tonne. China: USD 524m (67 per cent of the line) at USD 2,052 a tonne, 55 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,517 a tonne.
- Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-proppingHS 730840India: USD 69m at USD 2,866 a tonne. China: USD 44m (20 per cent of the line) at USD 879 a tonne, 69 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,602 a tonne.
- Silk: woven fabrics, containing 85% or more by weight of silk or of silk waste other than noil silkHS 500720India: USD 69m at USD 277,555 a tonne. China: USD 6m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 130,969 a tonne, 53 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 220,327 a tonne.
- Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899India: USD 65m at USD 7,087 a tonne. China: USD 277m (21 per cent of the line) at USD 5,474 a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 9,131 a tonne.
- Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or...HS 870210India: USD 63m at USD 14,238 a tonne. China: USD 105m (27 per cent of the line) at USD 6,975 a tonne, 51 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 13,727 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 India'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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