Trade lane
What the United Arab Emirates buys from the United States.
The United Arab Emirates imported USD 18bn of manufactured and processed goods from the United States in 2024, up 4 per cent on 2022. That is 9 per cent of everything the United Arab Emirates imported in these lines, and the United States is its number 2 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where the United States 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 18bnfrom the United States in 2024 (USD 17bn in 2022)
9 per centof the United Arab Emirates's imports in these lines, USD 201bn from every source
834product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#2the United States'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 the United States for it at the border, the United States'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 65 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 imports36 per cent, 66 source countriesChangeup 79 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.3bn in 2022)Unit valueUSD 18,690 a tonne, 124,343 tonnesUSD 2.3bnin 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 imports26 per cent, 60 source countriesChangeup 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.2bn in 2022)Unit valueUSD 66,417 a tonne, 19,515 tonnesUSD 1.3bnin 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 imports23 per cent, 77 source countriesChangeup 177 per cent on 2022 (USD 431m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 307,270 a tonne, 3,883 tonnesUSD 1.2bnin 2024 -
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Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports5 per cent, 69 source countriesChangeup 122 per cent on 2022 (USD 509m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.1m a tonne, 1,071 tonnesUSD 1.1bnin 2024 -
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Telephone sets: other than smartphones, for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851714
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports17 per cent, 44 source countriesChangeup 84 per cent on 2022 (USD 251m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 561,342 a tonne, 823 tonnesUSD 462min 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 imports15 per cent, 80 source countriesChangeup 155 per cent on 2022 (USD 165m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 350,751 a tonne, 1,198 tonnesUSD 420min 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 imports71 per cent, 38 source countriesChangefrom USD 12m in 2022Unit valueUSD 1.7m a tonne, 159 tonnesUSD 274min 2024 -
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Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kNHS 841112
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports14 per cent, 23 source countriesChangedown 83 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.5bn in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2.1m a tonne, 125 tonnesUSD 258min 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 imports9 per cent, 73 source countriesChangeup 56 per cent on 2022 (USD 126m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 260,577 a tonne, 755 tonnesUSD 197min 2024 -
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Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two...HS 847150
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports13 per cent, 65 source countriesChangeup 140 per cent on 2022 (USD 76m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 280,273 a tonne, 652 tonnesUSD 183min 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 imports27 per cent, 22 source countriesChangedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 189m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7.9m a tonne, 22 tonnesUSD 172min 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 imports31 per cent, 31 source countriesChangeup 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 109m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 167min 2024 -
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Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakersHS 851830
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports28 per cent, 63 source countriesChangefrom USD 19m in 2022Unit valueUSD 200,252 a tonne, 770 tonnesUSD 154min 2024 -
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Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports11 per cent, 78 source countriesChangeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 118m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 14,600 a tonne, 10,274 tonnesUSD 150min 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 imports12 per cent, 75 source countriesChangedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 169m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 17,247 a tonne, 7,925 tonnesUSD 137min 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 imports24 per cent, 20 source countriesChangeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 127m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 10,158 a tonne, 12,904 tonnesUSD 131min 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 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 113m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 42,078 a tonne, 3,033 tonnesUSD 128min 2024 -
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Vehicles: for transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702) n.e.c. in heading no. 8703HS 870390
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports58 per cent, 15 source countriesChangefrom USD 160k in 2022Unit valueUSD 14,636 a tonne, 8,640 tonnesUSD 126min 2024 -
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Automatic data processing machines: presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41HS 847149
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports37 per cent, 55 source countriesChangefrom USD 17m in 2022Unit valueUSD 206,128 a tonne, 611 tonnesUSD 126min 2024 -
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Toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products: n.e.c. in item 3002.3HS 300249
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports71 per cent, 18 source countriesChangeup 182 per cent on 2022 (USD 44m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 125min 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 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 92m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 144,147 a tonne, 786 tonnesUSD 113min 2024 -
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Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports14 per cent, 78 source countriesChangedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 121m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 10,193 a tonne, 10,996 tonnesUSD 112min 2024 -
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Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports9 per cent, 67 source countriesChangeup 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 82m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 41,765 a tonne, 2,631 tonnesUSD 110min 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 imports18 per cent, 47 source countriesChangedown 54 per cent on 2022 (USD 216m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 100min 2024 -
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Fibres: artificial filament tow of cellulose acetateHS 550210
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports73 per cent, 13 source countriesChangeup 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 90m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,708 a tonne, 14,479 tonnesUSD 97min 2024 -
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Seats: parts, (of other than wood) for use in the assembly of motor vehicles as determined by the ministerHS 940199
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports37 per cent, 53 source countriesChangeup 250 per cent on 2022 (USD 27m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 96min 2024 -
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Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471HS 847330
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports24 per cent, 68 source countriesChangeup 94 per cent on 2022 (USD 47m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 92min 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 imports18 per cent, 56 source countriesChangedown 43 per cent on 2022 (USD 161m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 31,388 a tonne, 2,908 tonnesUSD 91min 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 imports11 per cent, 69 source countriesChangedown 90 per cent on 2022 (USD 918m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 598,527 a tonne, 151 tonnesUSD 90min 2024 -
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Machinery: parts for filtering or purifying liquids or gasesHS 842199
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports23 per cent, 65 source countriesChangeup 76 per cent on 2022 (USD 49m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 55,431 a tonne, 1,555 tonnesUSD 86min 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 imports3 per cent, 38 source countriesChangefrom USD 9m in 2022Unit valueUSD 16,227 a tonne, 5,219 tonnesUSD 85min 2024 -
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Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereofHS 848190
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports19 per cent, 66 source countriesChangedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 98m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 75,112 a tonne, 1,115 tonnesUSD 84min 2024 -
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Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports12 per cent, 89 source countriesChangeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 75m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 16,729 a tonne, 4,719 tonnesUSD 79min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsionHS 870380
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports5 per cent, 33 source countriesChangefrom USD 4m in 2022Unit valueUSD 17,492 a tonne, 4,472 tonnesUSD 78min 2024 -
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Engines: for aircraft, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston enginesHS 840710
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports43 per cent, 25 source countriesChangefrom USD 2m in 2022Unit valueUSD 1.3m a tonne, 60 tonnesUSD 76min 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 imports18 per cent, 65 source countriesChangedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 82m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 122,041 a tonne, 621 tonnesUSD 76min 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 imports14 per cent, 72 source countriesChangeup 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 61m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 41,011 a tonne, 1,811 tonnesUSD 74min 2024 -
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Units of automatic data processing machines: storage unitsHS 847170
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports14 per cent, 60 source countriesChangeup 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 57m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 372,432 a tonne, 197 tonnesUSD 73min 2024 -
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Vinyl chloride, other halogenated olefin polymers: poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances, in primary formsHS 390410
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports32 per cent, 23 source countriesChangeup 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 48m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 794 a tonne, 80,106 tonnesUSD 64min 2024 -
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Machines: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) equally suitable for use with machines of two or more of the headings 8470 to 8472HS 847350
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports89 per cent, 36 source countriesChangefrom USD 3m in 2022Unit valueUSD 476,054 a tonne, 131 tonnesUSD 62min 2024 -
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Pumps: parts thereofHS 841391
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports21 per cent, 70 source countriesChangedown 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 69m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 30,838 a tonne, 1,964 tonnesUSD 61min 2024 -
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Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellersHS 841191
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports4 per cent, 42 source countriesChangedown 93 per cent on 2022 (USD 799m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 60min 2024 -
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Surveying equipment: parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9015HS 901590
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports29 per cent, 53 source countriesChangedown 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 80m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 330,486 a tonne, 178 tonnesUSD 59min 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 imports23 per cent, 63 source countriesChangeup 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 602,782 a tonne, 96 tonnesUSD 58min 2024 -
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Electrical static convertersHS 850440
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports5 per cent, 79 source countriesChangedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 58m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 65,127 a tonne, 838 tonnesUSD 55min 2024 -
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Protein: concentrates and textured protein substancesHS 210610
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports66 per cent, 47 source countriesChangeup 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 16,305 a tonne, 3,330 tonnesUSD 54min 2024 -
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Pumps: reciprocating positive displacement pumps, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquidsHS 841350
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports34 per cent, 62 source countriesChangeup 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 59,117 a tonne, 909 tonnesUSD 54min 2024 -
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Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)HS 840999
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports10 per cent, 73 source countriesChangeup 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 51m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 42,390 a tonne, 1,226 tonnesUSD 52min 2024 -
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Instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90HS 903180
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports22 per cent, 78 source countriesChangedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 59m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 382,236 a tonne, 134 tonnesUSD 51min 2024 -
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Electrical machines and apparatus: parts of the electrical goods of heading no. 8543HS 854390
Share of the United Arab Emirates's imports54 per cent, 49 source countriesChangeup 66 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 51min 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.
- Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439USD 274m in 2024, from USD 12m in 2022. The United States supplies 71 per cent of the line.
- 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 870340USD 85m in 2024, from USD 9m in 2022. The United States supplies 3 per cent of the line.
- Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakersHS 851830USD 154m in 2024, from USD 19m in 2022. The United States supplies 28 per cent of the line.
- Automatic data processing machines: presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41HS 847149USD 126m in 2024, from USD 17m in 2022. The United States supplies 37 per cent of the line.
- Units of automatic data processing machines: input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housingHS 847160USD 31m in 2024, up 378 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United States supplies 14 per cent of the line.
- Seats: parts, (of other than wood) for use in the assembly of motor vehicles as determined by the ministerHS 940199USD 96m in 2024, up 250 per cent on 2022 (USD 27m in 2022). The United States supplies 37 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 5 tonnes but not...HS 870422USD 44m in 2024, up 241 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). The United States supplies 10 per cent of the line.
- Mechanical appliances: agricultural or horticultural, n.e.c. in heading 8424HS 842482USD 21m in 2024, up 199 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). The United States supplies 76 per cent of the line.
- Mountings, fittings and similar articles: suitable for other than buildings or furniture, of base metalHS 830249USD 31m in 2024, up 186 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). The United States supplies 37 per cent of the line.
- Toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products: n.e.c. in item 3002.3HS 300249USD 125m in 2024, up 182 per cent on 2022 (USD 44m in 2022). The United States supplies 71 per cent of the line.
- Pumps and compressors: parts, of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans, ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fanHS 841490USD 32m in 2024, up 180 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). The United States supplies 14 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 1.2bn in 2024, up 177 per cent on 2022 (USD 431m in 2022). The United States supplies 23 per cent of the line.
- Valves: for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissionsHS 848120USD 46m in 2024, up 170 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). The United States supplies 34 per cent of the line.
- Signalling apparatus: parts of the electric, sound or visual apparatus of heading no. 8531HS 853190USD 24m in 2024, up 167 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). The United States supplies 39 per cent of the line.
- Mechanical appliances: for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, for other than agricultural or horticultural use, whether or not hand-operatedHS 842489USD 16m in 2024, up 162 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United States supplies 16 per cent of the line.
- Television cameras: n.e.c. in item no 8525.8HS 852589USD 26m in 2024, up 159 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). The United States supplies 4 per cent of the line.
- Semiconductor media: solid-state non-volatile storage devices, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37HS 852351USD 38m in 2024, up 157 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). The United States supplies 14 per cent of the line.
- Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762USD 420m in 2024, up 155 per cent on 2022 (USD 165m in 2022). The United States supplies 15 per cent of the line.
- Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of cellulose acetate, single, not for retail sale, not sewing threadHS 540333USD 35m in 2024, up 145 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). The United States supplies 88 per cent of the line.
- Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozenHS 200520USD 27m in 2024, up 144 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). The United States supplies 63 per cent of the line.
Where the United States dominates
Lines where the United States supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where the United States 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 (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 30043971 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 274m; 38 source countries in all.
- Toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products: n.e.c. in item 3002.3HS 30024971 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 125m; 18 source countries in all.
- Fibres: artificial filament tow of cellulose acetateHS 55021073 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 97m; 13 source countries in all.
- Machines: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) equally suitable for use with machines of two or more of the headings 8470 to 8472HS 84735089 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 62m; 36 source countries in all.
- Protein: concentrates and textured protein substancesHS 21061066 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 54m; 47 source countries in all.
- Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instrumentsHS 90172093 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 38m; 35 source countries in all.
- Yarn, artificial: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of cellulose acetate, single, not for retail sale, not sewing threadHS 54033388 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 35m; 4 source countries in all.
- Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozenHS 20052063 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 27m; 37 source countries in all.
- Parachutes (including dirigible parachutes and paragliders) and rotochutes: parts thereof and accessories theretoHS 88040077 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 22m; 37 source countries in all.
- Mechanical appliances: agricultural or horticultural, n.e.c. in heading 8424HS 84248276 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 21m; 31 source countries in all.
- Engines: pneumatic power engines and motors, n.e.c. in heading no. 8412HS 84128079 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 19m; 36 source countries in all.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1HS 87043295 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 17m; 9 source countries in all.
- Pocket-watches and other watches, including stop-watches: (excluding wrist-watches), with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal, not electrically...HS 91019981 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 17m; 27 source countries in all.
- Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): casing and tubing of a kind used in drilling for oil and gas (other than stainless steel or seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73HS 73062982 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 12m; 8 source countries in all.
- Wood: oak (Quercus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, thicker than 6mmHS 44079175 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 12m; 18 source countries in all.
- Railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles: whether or not self-propelled (e.g. workshops, cranes, ballast tampers, trackliners, testing coaches and track...HS 86040092 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 12m; 7 source countries in all.
- Acids: saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: butanoic acids, pentanoic acids, their salts and estersHS 29156071 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 9m; 14 source countries in all.
- Iron or non-alloy steel: ingots (excluding iron of heading no. 7203)HS 720610100 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 9m; 4 source countries in all.
- Tractors: track-layingHS 87013080 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 9m; 11 source countries in all.
- Optical appliances and instruments: telescopic sights for fitting to arms: periscopes: telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances, instruments or...HS 90131065 per cent of the United Arab Emirates's imports of the line, USD 8m; 23 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 the United States'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 870323The United States: USD 2.3bn at USD 18,690 a tonne. China: USD 796m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 10,549 a tonne, 44 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 870324The United States: USD 1.3bn at USD 66,417 a tonne. Kuwait: USD 147m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 14,954 a tonne, 78 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 66,417 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 847130The United States: USD 1.2bn 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.
- Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713The United States: USD 1.1bn 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.
- Telephone sets: other than smartphones, for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851714The United States: USD 462m at USD 561,342 a tonne. South Korea: USD 13m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 399,976 a tonne, 29 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 561,376 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 851762The United States: USD 420m 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.
- Medicaments: containing hormones (but not insulin), adrenal cortex hormones or antibiotics, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300439The United States: USD 274m at USD 1.7m a tonne. Germany: USD 50m (13 per cent of the line) at USD 429,228 a tonne, 75 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 505,464 a tonne.
- Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kNHS 841112The United States: USD 258m at USD 2.1m a tonne. Ireland: USD 47m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 997,711 a tonne, 52 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2.1m 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 300490The United States: USD 197m at USD 260,577 a tonne. United Kingdom: USD 471m (22 per cent of the line) at USD 158,516 a tonne, 39 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 59,575 a tonne.
- Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two...HS 847150The United States: USD 183m at USD 280,273 a tonne. China: USD 578m (42 per cent of the line) at USD 108,771 a tonne, 61 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 280,273 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 300215The United States: USD 172m at USD 7.9m a tonne. Netherlands: USD 36m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 3.4m a tonne, 57 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6.0m a tonne.
- Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakersHS 851830The United States: USD 154m at USD 200,252 a tonne. United Kingdom: USD 10m (2 per cent of the line) at USD 74,525 a tonne, 63 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 200,252 a tonne.
- Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899The United States: USD 150m at USD 14,600 a tonne. China: USD 277m (21 per cent of the line) at USD 5,474 a tonne, 63 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 9,131 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 330499The United States: USD 137m at USD 17,247 a tonne. Germany: USD 56m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 11,526 a tonne, 33 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 31,530 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 870431The United States: USD 131m at USD 10,158 a tonne. China: USD 53m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 6,355 a tonne, 37 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 10,158 a tonne.
- Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180The United States: USD 128m at USD 42,078 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.
- Automatic data processing machines: presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41HS 847149The United States: USD 126m at USD 206,128 a tonne. China: USD 109m (32 per cent of the line) at USD 51,264 a tonne, 75 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 196,056 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 853710The United States: USD 113m at USD 144,147 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.
- Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690The United States: USD 112m at USD 10,193 a tonne. India: USD 89m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 2,200 a tonne, 78 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6,995 a tonne.
- Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300The United States: USD 110m at USD 41,765 a tonne. Spain: USD 98m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 28,165 a tonne, 33 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 61,463 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 the United States'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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