Trade lane
What the United Arab Emirates buys from Kuwait.
The United Arab Emirates imported USD 1.0bn of manufactured and processed goods from Kuwait in 2024, up 76 per cent on 2022. That is 1 per cent of everything the United Arab Emirates imported in these lines, and Kuwait is its number 20 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where Kuwait 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 1.0bnfrom Kuwait in 2024 (USD 590m in 2022)
1 per centof the United Arab Emirates's imports in these lines, USD 201bn from every source
93product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#20Kuwait'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 Kuwait for it at the border, Kuwait'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 81 per cent of the lane.
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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 imports3 per cent, 60 source countriesChangeup 436 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 14,954 a tonne, 9,853 tonnesUSD 147min 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 290 per cent on 2022 (USD 33m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.4m a tonne, 90 tonnesUSD 128min 2024 -
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Telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1HS 851718
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports33 per cent, 52 source countriesChangenew since 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 84min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1HS 870431
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports12 per cent, 20 source countriesChangefrom USD 10m in 2022Unit valueUSD 11,556 a tonne, 5,508 tonnesUSD 64min 2024 -
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Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports4 per cent, 67 source countriesChangeup 457 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 52,393 a tonne, 1,002 tonnesUSD 52min 2024 -
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Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports3 per cent, 78 source countriesChangefrom USD 4m in 2022Unit valueUSD 20,328 a tonne, 1,703 tonnesUSD 35min 2024 -
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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 imports1 per cent, 66 source countriesChangeup 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,829 a tonne, 3,246 tonnesUSD 32min 2024 -
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Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or moreHS 390120
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports8 per cent, 32 source countriesChangedown 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 32m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 986 a tonne, 23,162 tonnesUSD 23min 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 imports6 per cent, 24 source countriesChangedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 25m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,999 a tonne, 2,702 tonnesUSD 22min 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 imports1 per cent, 45 source countriesChangedown 66 per cent on 2022 (USD 60m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 12,010 a tonne, 1,721 tonnesUSD 21min 2024 -
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Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94HS 390110
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports6 per cent, 32 source countriesChangedown 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 965 a tonne, 19,210 tonnesUSD 19min 2024 -
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Medicaments: containing hormones (excluding insulin), (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail saleHS 300339
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports96 per cent, 6 source countriesChangeup 86 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,956 a tonne, 2,170 tonnesUSD 17min 2024 -
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Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavouredHS 220210
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports13 per cent, 70 source countriesChangeup 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 968 a tonne, 17,756 tonnesUSD 17min 2024 -
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Engines: parts, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (for other than aircraft)HS 840991
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports5 per cent, 62 source countriesChangeup 228 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 17,430 a tonne, 937 tonnesUSD 16min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports5 per cent, 38 source countriesChangedown 61 per cent on 2022 (USD 33m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,408 a tonne, 1,569 tonnesUSD 13min 2024 -
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Alcohols: acyclic, diols: ethylene glycol (ethanediol)HS 290531
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports50 per cent, 12 source countriesChangeup 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 10min 2024 -
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Lubricating preparations: other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials, not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous mineralsHS 340399
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports11 per cent, 59 source countriesChangeup 89 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 10min 2024 -
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Glass fibres: n.e.c. in heading no. 7019HS 701990
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports18 per cent, 48 source countriesChangeup 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 10min 2024 -
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Steel, stainless: (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-sectionHS 730449
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports39 per cent, 28 source countriesChangefrom USD 4k in 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 9min 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 imports2 per cent, 56 source countriesChangeup 167 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 13,945 a tonne, 531 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Coats: women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, anoraks, wind-jackets and similar articles, of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6102, knitted or crocheted...HS 610290
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports91 per cent, 29 source countriesChangefrom USD 4k in 2022Unit valueUSD 51,340 a tonne, 134 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Solvents and thinners: organic composite solvents and thinners, n.e.c. or included, prepared paint or varnish removersHS 381400
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports20 per cent, 46 source countriesChangedown 84 per cent on 2022 (USD 42m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 7min 2024 -
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Meat preparations: of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus)HS 160232
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports13 per cent, 30 source countriesChangefrom USD 908k in 2022Unit valueUSD 3,062 a tonne, 2,164 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 voltsHS 854460
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports1 per cent, 49 source countriesChangefrom USD 195k in 2022Unit valueUSD 19,066 a tonne, 278 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Cast iron: tubes, pipes and hollow profilesHS 730300
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports26 per cent, 26 source countriesChangefrom USD 8k in 2022Unit valueUSD 1,532 a tonne, 3,346 tonnesUSD 5min 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 importsunder 1 per cent, 80 source countriesChangefrom USD 4k in 2022Unit valueUSD 389,817 a tonne, 12 tonnesUSD 5min 2024 -
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Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension is 6mm or lessHS 740819
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports27 per cent, 20 source countriesChangeup 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,242 a tonne, 736 tonnesUSD 5min 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 imports1 per cent, 73 source countriesChangeup 187 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 51,098 a tonne, 86 tonnesUSD 4min 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 imports2 per cent, 36 source countriesChangeup 151 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,870 a tonne, 409 tonnesUSD 4min 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 5 tonnes but not...HS 870422
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports1 per cent, 38 source countriesChangeup 302 per cent on 2022 (USD 916k in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,797 a tonne, 2,049 tonnesUSD 4min 2024 -
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Aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, no...HS 761290
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports8 per cent, 45 source countriesChangeup 132 per cent on 2022 (USD 1m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,362 a tonne, 1,471 tonnesUSD 3min 2024 -
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Poly(vinyl alcohol): whether or not containing unhydrolysed acetate groupsHS 390530
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports27 per cent, 11 source countriesChangenew since 2022Unit valueUSD 905 a tonne, 3,825 tonnesUSD 3min 2024 -
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T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 610910
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports1 per cent, 77 source countriesChangeup 335 per cent on 2022 (USD 779k in 2022)Unit valueUSD 40,218 a tonne, 84 tonnesUSD 3min 2024 -
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Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless...HS 851769
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports4 per cent, 62 source countriesChangefrom USD 23k in 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 3min 2024 -
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Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), n.e.c. in heading 8702, new or usedHS 870290
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports4 per cent, 11 source countriesChangeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,306 a tonne, 508 tonnesUSD 3min 2024 -
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Gases, rare: argonHS 280421
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports37 per cent, 16 source countriesChangedown 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 429 a tonne, 7,409 tonnesUSD 3min 2024 -
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Brake linings and pads: with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos)HS 681381
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports8 per cent, 40 source countriesChangefrom USD 273k in 2022Unit valueUSD 15,840 a tonne, 192 tonnesUSD 3min 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 imports1 per cent, 32 source countriesChangedown 87 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,991 a tonne, 608 tonnesUSD 3min 2024 -
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Cameras, cinematographic: whether or not incorporating sound recording apparatusHS 900710
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports83 per cent, 24 source countriesChangenew since 2022Unit valueUSD 651,858 a tonne, 4.3 tonnesUSD 3min 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 imports1 per cent, 57 source countriesChangefrom USD 245k in 2022Unit valueUSD 70,544 a tonne, 37 tonnesUSD 3min 2024 -
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Plastics: tableware and kitchenwareHS 392410
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports1 per cent, 65 source countriesChangedown 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,499 a tonne, 752 tonnesUSD 3min 2024 -
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Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4016, of non-cellular rubberHS 401699
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports2 per cent, 72 source countriesChangefrom USD 205k in 2022Unit valueUSD 23,242 a tonne, 113 tonnesUSD 3min 2024 -
43
Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, incorporating a refrigerating unit and a valve for reversal of the...HS 841581
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports5 per cent, 22 source countriesChangedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,285 a tonne, 347 tonnesUSD 3min 2024 -
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Carbon dioxideHS 281121
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports36 per cent, 26 source countriesChangeup 490 per cent on 2022 (USD 422k in 2022)Unit valueUSD 100 a tonne, 24,863 tonnesUSD 2min 2024 -
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Preparations with a basis of extracts, essences or concentrates or with a basis of coffeeHS 210112
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports6 per cent, 37 source countriesChangeup 326 per cent on 2022 (USD 566k in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,994 a tonne, 345 tonnesUSD 2min 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 imports1 per cent, 64 source countriesChangefrom USD 286k in 2022Unit valueUSD 84,539 a tonne, 28 tonnesUSD 2min 2024 -
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Sports footwear: tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materialsHS 640411
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports2 per cent, 50 source countriesChangeup 161 per cent on 2022 (USD 900k in 2022)Unit valueUSD 45,938 a tonne, 51 tonnesUSD 2min 2024 -
48
Ice cream and other edible ice: whether or not containing cocoaHS 210500
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports5 per cent, 43 source countriesChangeup 43 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,699 a tonne, 1,370 tonnesUSD 2min 2024 -
49
Washing and cleaning preparations: powders, flakes and granules, surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail...HS 340250
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports1 per cent, 49 source countriesChangeup 265 per cent on 2022 (USD 611k in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,657 a tonne, 1,345 tonnesUSD 2min 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 imports1 per cent, 63 source countriesChangefrom USD 275k in 2022Unit valueUSD 149,652 a tonne, 15 tonnesUSD 2min 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.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1HS 870431USD 64m in 2024, from USD 10m in 2022. Kuwait supplies 12 per cent of the line.
- Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300USD 52m in 2024, up 457 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). Kuwait supplies 4 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 3000ccHS 870324USD 147m in 2024, up 436 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022). Kuwait supplies 3 per cent of the line.
- Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713USD 128m in 2024, up 290 per cent on 2022 (USD 33m in 2022). Kuwait supplies 1 per cent of the line.
- Lubricating preparations: other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials, not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous mineralsHS 340399USD 10m in 2024, up 89 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Kuwait supplies 11 per cent of the line.
- Medicaments: containing hormones (excluding insulin), (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail saleHS 300339USD 17m in 2024, up 86 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). Kuwait supplies 96 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323USD 32m in 2024, up 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022). Kuwait supplies 1 per cent of the line.
- Glass fibres: n.e.c. in heading no. 7019HS 701990USD 10m in 2024, up 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Kuwait supplies 18 per cent of the line.
- Alcohols: acyclic, diols: ethylene glycol (ethanediol)HS 290531USD 10m in 2024, up 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Kuwait supplies 50 per cent of the line.
- Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavouredHS 220210USD 17m in 2024, up 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). Kuwait supplies 13 per cent of the line.
Where Kuwait dominates
Lines where Kuwait supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where Kuwait 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.
- Medicaments: containing hormones (excluding insulin), (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not packaged for retail saleHS 30033996 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 17m; 6 source countries in all.
- Coats: women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, anoraks, wind-jackets and similar articles, of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6102, knitted or crocheted...HS 61029091 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 7m; 29 source countries in all.
- Cameras, cinematographic: whether or not incorporating sound recording apparatusHS 90071083 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 3m; 24 source countries in all.
- Hand-made paper or paperboardHS 48021088 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 1m; 21 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 Kuwait'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 851713Kuwait: USD 128m at USD 1.4m a tonne. China: USD 5.1bn (23 per cent of the line) at USD 428,541 a tonne, 70 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.0m a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1HS 870431Kuwait: USD 64m at USD 11,556 a tonne. Thailand: USD 54m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 9,170 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,158 a tonne.
- Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300Kuwait: USD 52m at USD 52,393 a tonne. United States: USD 110m (9 per cent of the line) at USD 41,765 a tonne, 20 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 61,463 a tonne.
- Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899Kuwait: USD 35m at USD 20,328 a tonne. China: USD 277m (21 per cent of the line) at USD 5,474 a tonne, 73 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 9,131 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323Kuwait: USD 32m at USD 9,829 a tonne. South Korea: USD 258m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 6,005 a tonne, 39 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 18,690 a tonne.
- Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or...HS 870210Kuwait: USD 22m at USD 7,999 a tonne. South Korea: USD 13m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 2,928 a tonne, 63 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 13,727 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322Kuwait: USD 21m at USD 12,010 a tonne. China: USD 1.5bn (55 per cent of the line) at USD 8,597 a tonne, 28 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,394 a tonne.
- Engines: parts, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (for other than aircraft)HS 840991Kuwait: USD 16m at USD 17,430 a tonne. China: USD 121m (38 per cent of the line) at USD 12,940 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 35,159 a tonne.
- Boring or sinking machinery: parts for boring or sinking machinery of subheading 8430.41 or 8430.49HS 843143Kuwait: USD 7m at USD 13,945 a tonne. China: USD 113m (22 per cent of the line) at USD 6,813 a tonne, 51 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 28,856 a tonne.
- Meat preparations: of the poultry of heading no. 0105, (i.e. of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus)HS 160232Kuwait: USD 7m at USD 3,062 a tonne. Ukraine: USD 6m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 2,314 a tonne, 24 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,657 a tonne.
- Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 voltsHS 854460Kuwait: USD 5m at USD 19,066 a tonne. Japan: USD 118m (28 per cent of the line) at USD 7,472 a tonne, 61 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 17,570 a tonne.
- Cast iron: tubes, pipes and hollow profilesHS 730300Kuwait: USD 5m at USD 1,532 a tonne. Saudi Arabia: USD 7m (35 per cent of the line) at USD 562 a tonne, 63 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,216 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 Kuwait'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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