United Arab Emirates: Motor Vehicle Engine Market 2025

Motor Vehicle Engine Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in the motor vehicle engine market in the United Arab Emirates, when its value decreased by -0.6% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Motor Vehicle Engine Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, motor vehicle engine production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 191%. Motor vehicle engine production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Motor Vehicle Engine Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

Motor vehicle engine exports from the United Arab Emirates surged to X tons in 2021, picking up by 96% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded prominent growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, motor vehicle engine exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 62%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) were the main destinations of motor vehicle engine exports from the United Arab Emirates, together accounting for 29% of total exports. These countries were followed by Tunisia, Angola, Congo, Egypt, Oman, Zambia, Morocco, Burundi, Tanzania and Senegal, which together accounted for a further 46%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Tunisia (with a CAGR of +52.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for motor vehicle engine exported from the United Arab Emirates were South Africa ($X), Egypt ($X) and Angola ($X), together accounting for 57% of total exports. These countries were followed by Botswana, Oman, Zimbabwe, Tunisia, Morocco, Tanzania, Burundi, Congo, Zambia and Senegal, which together accounted for a further 15%.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of +28.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average motor vehicle engine export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -23.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 48%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Africa (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Motor Vehicle Engine Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, overseas purchases of motor vehicle engines (spark-ignition) increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, motor vehicle engine imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +94.1% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Japan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of motor vehicle engine to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, motor vehicle engine imports from Japan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Korea (X tons), with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Japan totaled +11.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+8.7% per year) and South Korea (+15.9% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of motor vehicle engines (spark-ignition) to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 1.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Japan amounted to +4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+5.4% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+65.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average motor vehicle engine import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 12% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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