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United Arab Emirates - Passenger Cars - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Passenger Car Price in the United Arab Emirates - 2021

Passenger Car Price in the United Arab Emirates (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average passenger car import price amounted to $15,430 per unit, with a decrease of -15.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $21,044 per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($47,747 per unit), while the price for India ($4,764 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+19.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Passenger Car Price in the United Arab Emirates (FOB) - 2022

The average passenger car export price stood at $19,754 per unit in 2022, with an increase of 6.3% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, passenger car export price increased by +8.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 45%. The export price peaked at $22,969 per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($33,564 per unit), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($3,764 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Armenia (+22.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Passenger Car Imports in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, approx. 1.1M units of passenger cars were imported into the United Arab Emirates; rising by 80% on the previous year. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, passenger car imports soared to $17.1B in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Passenger Car in the United Arab Emirates (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Japan	3,183	2,023	2,206	4,945	15.8%
United States	2,080	1,415	1,838	2,506	6.4%
China	84.8	84.0	297	2,291	200.1%
Germany	864	757	1,041	1,482	19.7%
United Kingdom	528	271	340	1,093	27.4%
Thailand	301	295	433	804	38.7%
India	243	164	288	594	34.7%
Canada	129	125	126	209	17.4%
Oman	239	596	561	0.1	-92.5%
Others	3,063	2,358	4,150	3,210	1.6%
Total	10,714	8,088	11,279	17,133	16.9%

Top Suppliers of Passenger Car to the United Arab Emirates in 2022:

Oman (undefinedK units)
Japan (365.5K units)
China (211.2K units)
United States (193.9K units)
India (124.6K units)
Germany (36.5K units)
Thailand (31.5K units)
United Kingdom (22.9K units)
Canada (17.0K units)

Passenger Car Exports in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, exports of passenger cars from the United Arab Emirates soared to 440K units, increasing by 895% on the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, passenger car exports soared to $8.7B in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Passenger Car in the United Arab Emirates (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Iraq	N/A	N/A	N/A	1,847	0%
Kazakhstan	1.3	N/A	N/A	823	758.7%
China	0.4	0.1	N/A	787	1153.1%
Angola	124	37.1	72.1	355	42.0%
Japan	N/A	N/A	N/A	331	0%
Saudi Arabia	0.6	N/A	N/A	327	716.8%
Jordan	N/A	N/A	N/A	309	0%
Oman	376	352	317	227	-15.5%
Armenia	N/A	N/A	N/A	149	0%
Democratic Republic of the Congo	13.4	7.3	12.2	83.2	83.8%
Turkey	0.4	N/A	N/A	60.4	432.5%
Russia	N/A	N/A	N/A	56.1	0%
Azerbaijan	N/A	0.1	N/A	50.3	2142.8%
Others	472	385	421	3,289	91.0%
Total	988	782	822	8,693	106.4%

Top Export Markets for Passenger Car from the United Arab Emirates in 2022:

China (73.6K units)
Iraq (61.0K units)
Saudi Arabia (38.7K units)
Kazakhstan (27.6K units)
Democratic Republic of the Congo (22.1K units)
Japan (19.0K units)
Armenia (14.4K units)
Angola (10.6K units)
Russia (9.8K units)
Turkey (9.3K units)
Jordan (9.3K units)
Azerbaijan (8.8K units)
Oman (8.1K units)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the passenger car market in the United Arab Emirates. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 29102100 - Vehicles with spark-ignition engine of a cylinder capacity. 1 .500 cm., new
Prodcom 29102230 - Motor vehicles with a petrol engine > 1 .500 cm. (including motor caravans of a capacity > 3 .000 cm.) (excluding vehicles for transporting . .10 persons, snowmobiles, golf cars and similar vehicles)
Prodcom 29102250 - Motor caravans with a spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine of a cylinder capacity > 1 .500 cm. but . 3 .000 cm.
Prodcom 29102310 - Motor vehicles with a diesel or semi-diesel engine . 1 .500 cm. (excluding vehicles for transporting . .10 persons, s nowmobiles, golf cars and similar vehicles)
Prodcom 29102330 - Motor vehicles with a diesel or semi-diesel engine > 1 .500 cm. but . 2 .500 cm. (excluding vehicles for transporting . .10 persons, motor caravans, snowmobiles, golf cars and similar vehicles)
Prodcom 29102340 - Motor vehicles with a diesel or semi-diesel engine > 2 .500 cm. (excluding vehicles for transporting . .10 persons, motor caravans, snowmobiles, golf cars and similar vehicles)
Prodcom 29102353 - Motor caravans with a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) of a cylinder capacity > 1 .500 cm. but . 2 .500 cm.
Prodcom 29102355 - Motor caravans with a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel) of a cylinder capacity > 2 .500 cm.
Prodcom 29102400 - Other motor vehicles for the transport of persons (excluding vehicles for transporting . .10 persons, snowmobiles, golf cars and similar vehicles)
Prodcom 29102410 -
Prodcom 29102430 -
Prodcom 29102450 -
Prodcom 29102490 -

Country coverage:

United Arab Emirates

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the United Arab Emirates
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023