Import Summery Report United Arab Emirates

Import Summery Report United Arab Emirates

Contents 1. 2. 3. 3.1 3.2 3.3 3. 3.5. 5. 5.1 5.2 Disclaimer Overview of UAE Imports Non-Oil Imports Overview of UAE Import Sectors Food Products Building Materials Durable Consumer Goods Metals and Jewelry Heavy Machinery and Electronics UAE Date Imports Key Import Documents Checklist of Key Import Documents The United Arab Emirates Estimated Cost of Shipping from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabiato the UAE 2 6 6 7 9 10 12 13 1 1 15 Disclaimer Saudi Export Development Authority SAUDI EXPORTS have prepared the Import Summery Reports as a part of its continuous publication on countries. The purpose of this report is to provide a high-level view of Saudi Arabia exports to the countries, based on available public information. Its analysis, perceptions, and anticipations are subject to personal judgment. SAUDI EXPORTS is not liable for any consequences caused by the understanding and interpretation of any part of this report. In general, the information in the report present a broad view of the imports environment of this country. Saudi exporters are encouraged to carry out further studies to be updated and more informed on potential opportunities that might be identified in this report. Please note that available data on UAE s imports from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia may not match those on KSA s exports to the UAE, due to logistics and insurance costs incurred, as well as classification concept and details, coverage, value estimation, and others. Furthermore, this Report was prepared based on data available on the United Nations Commodity Trade Statistics Database (UN Comtrade) as of the first of April, 2017. 2

SUMMARY The GDP of the UAE grew by a Compound Annual Growth Rate of between 2010 and 2015 (according to 2005 prices in US dollars), while imports increased by an average of during the same period of time. In 2015, UAE imports of metals and jewels, heavy machinery and electronics, automobiles and building materials accounted for more than of its total imports, constituting the most important four sectors of non-oil imports in the UAE, which have been increased by about 8% since 2011. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia currently contributes only 1% of the UAE s non-oil imports, while being a significant supplier of food products to the UAE, with nearly of total UAE imports, at an estimated value of approximately SAR 3 billion. This Report identifies the UAE s non-oil imports over the last five years, as well as KSA s share therein. It also highlights opportunities for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in specific sectors, such as metals and jewelry, heavy machinery and electronics, automobiles and building materials. However, it does not include any services imported by the UAE. For comments and queries please contact: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Saudi Exports Saudi Export Development Authority Telephone: +966 11 87 2000 Fax: +966 11 87 2002 E-mail:EI@saudiexports.sa P.O. Box 75169, Riyadh 11578 www.saudiexports.sa 3

1. Overview of UAE Imports The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven emirates, located in the east of the Arabian Peninsula in southwest Asia. It overlooks the Arabian Gulf to the south, and shares common maritime borders with the State of Qatar to the northwest, as well as land and maritime borders with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the west and the Sultanate of Oman to the southeast. The import market has seen rapid growth as a result of the increase in commodity prices worldwide. Hence, the UAE has a number of positive features including its free market economy as well as its strategic geographical location. Figure 1 shows the distribution of UAE imports between 2011 and 2015. Over this period of time, total imports increased by 8%, with imports increasing across all sectors between 2011 and 201. In 2015, oil and petrochemical imports were affected by recession: oil imports decreased by 9% during 2011-2015, and the share of petrochemicals in imports decreased by. 8 % 979 1,106 1,120 1,076 791 757 913 1,039 1,05 1,01 36 36 38 3 9 30 29 32 6 29 2011 2012 2013 201 2015 68% 8% SAR 1,076 billion 6% % % 2% 1% 8% China USA 6% India % Germany % Japan 2% United Kingdom 1% KSA 68% Others Total oil imports Petrochemicals Other imports* Figure 1: Overview of UAE imports 1 *Includes durable goods, food products, packaging, textiles, building materials, medicines and others. Figure 1 also shows the distribution of main countries exporting to the UAE, with China contributing 8% of total UAE imports, followed by the United States and India with and 6% respectively. Whereas the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia s contribution accounts for 1% of total UAE imports. 2. Non-Oil Imports UAE imports mainly consist of metals and jewelry, heavy machinery and electronics, automobiles and building materials. 8 % 99 1,077 1,087 1,070 782 03 73 80 85 196 31 02 12 32 91 95 93 12 126 13 66 205 230 261 115 127 250 258 211 17 Metals and jewelry Heavy machinery and electronics Automobiles Building materials Other imports* Figure 2: Non-oil products imported by the UAE 2 2011 2012 2013 201 2015 * Includes durable goods, food products, packaging, textiles, medicines and others. 1The United Nations Commodity Trade Statistics Database (UN Comtrade)

Figure 3 provides an analysis of the UAE s non-oil imports in 2015 by exporting countries. The figure shows that the main exporting countries are China, the United States and India, with 8%, and 6% respectively, followed by Germany and Japan. Whereas the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia s share of the UAE s non-oil imports accounted for only 1% in 2015. 68% 8% SAR 1,070 billion 6% % % 2% 1% 8% China USA 6% India % Germany % Japan 2% United Kingdom 1% KSA 68% Others Figure 3: UAE s non-oil imports in 2015 by country 1-1 % 10% 35 33 32 30 29 27 9 31 28 26 Reduced imports volume in 2015 90% SAR 29 billion 10% Chemicals and polymers 90% Others 3 3 3 2011 2012 2013 201 2015 Chemicals and polymers Other Figure :UAE s non-oil imports from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia1 Non-oil imports from Saudi Arabia decreased by 1% during the 2011-2015 period. In this respect, chemicals and polymers accounted for 10% of total non-oil imports for a value of SAR 3 billion. Exports of Saudi goods to the UAE also declined by SAR 3 billion compared to the previous year. 1The United Nations Commodity Trade Statistics Database (UN Comtrade) 5

3. Overview of UAE Import Sectors 3.1 Food Products UAE food products imports reached SAR 59 billion in 2015, amounting to approximately 6% of total non-oil imports. Fruits and vegetables constitute 2 of total food products, followed by meat products and then cereals, with 16% and 12% respectively. Since 2011, food imports have increased by during the 2011-2015 period. All products have witnessed an increase, except for meat products which have decreased slightly. 68 62 59 52 50 28 25 31 33 38 7 7 7 8 5 9 9 9 7 7 10 10 12 1 1 2011 2012 2013 201 2015 Analysis of 2015 imports 8% SAR 59 billion 12% 16% 2 2 Fruits and vegetables 16% Meat products 12% Cereals 8% Fruits and vegetables Meat products Cereals Figure 5: UAE food products imports1 *Includes baked goods, confectionery, dairy products, cooking oil. fats, spices, and others. Figure 6 shows the distribution of UAE food products imports by exporting country. The figure shows that India is the largest exporter, contributing about one quarter of imports. It is followed by the United States and Brazil, with 8% and 6% respectively, and then by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with. 59% SAR 59 billion 13% 8% 6% % 13% India 8% USA 6% Brazil KSA Australia % Canada 59% Others Figure 6 : Distribution of UAE food products imports in 2015 by country 6

As shown in Figure 7, KSA s food product exports to UAE reached SAR 3 billion in 2015. Dairy products accounted for 0% of total exports, followed by baked goods and confectionery, as well as juices and beverages, with 1 and 1% respectively. UAE food products imports from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have increased by annually since 2011. 3,0 2,9 2,7 28 368 2,3 2,3 299 532 275 271 59 511 306 377 786 765 992 1,0 1,2 2011 2012 2013 201 2015 Analysis of 2015 imports 29% 1% SAR 3 billion 1 0% 0% Dairy products 1 Baked goods and confection ery 1% Juices and beverages 29% Dairy products Baked goods and confectionary Cereals Figure 7: UAE food products imports from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia *Includes fruits, vegetables, meat products, cereals, cooking oils, spices, and others. 3.2 Building Materials UAE building materials imports, accounting for 6% of total imports, declined 9% annually from SAR 73 billion in 2011 to SAR 66 billion in 2015. Metal rods and parts witnessed a significant drop in demand compared to other products. Metal rods and parts constitute 26% of total UAE building materials imports, followed by electric wires and equipment with 2%. -9 % 33% 93 91 95 73 32 30 29 66 27 15 19 19 22 11 20 20 11 20 15 16 21 25 23 26 17 2011 2012 2013 201 2015 Analysis of 2015 imports 1 SAR 66 billion 2% 26% 26% Metal rods and parts 2% Electric wires and equipment 1 Metal sheets 33% Metal rods and parts Electric wires and equipment Metal sheets Figure 8 : UAE building materials imports 1 *Includes cement, plaster, bricks, paints, dyes, pipes, tubes, cardboard, etc. 1The United Nations Commodity Trade Statistics Database (UN Comtrade) 7

Figure 9 provides an analysis of UAE building materials imports by exporting country. The figure shows that China ranks first in exporting building materials, with 1 of total imports in this sector. It is followed by South Korea and India, both with. Whereas the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia s share of the UAE s total imports accounted for %. 9% SAR 66 billion % 1 6% 1 China South Korea India 6% Germany USA Turkey % KSA 9% Others Figure 9 : Distribution of UAE building materials imports in 2015 by country 1 In 2015, the UAE imported SAR 2.8 billion worth of building materials from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. However, these imports declined during the 2011-2015 period, leading to an annual decrease rate of 9%. -9 %,0 3,7 86 3,1 715 195 673 2,8 788 353 2,3 1,103 615 67 1,008 662 179 338 512 925 1,97 1,202 1,96 982 927 2011 2012 2013 201 2015 Analysis of 2015 imports 23% 12% SAR 2.8 billion 33% 33% 33% Metal rods and parts 33% Electric wires and equipment 12% Metal sheets 23% Metal rods and parts Electric wires and equipment Pipes Figure 10: UAE building materials imports from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 1 *Includes cement, plaster, bricks, paints, dyes, pipes, tubes, cardboard, etc. 1The United Nations Commodity Trade Statistics Database (UN Comtrade) 8

3.3 Durable Consumer Goods In 2015, UAE durable consumer goods imports reached SAR 32 billion. Cleaning products were the most imported products for the year with more than 30%, followed by consumer electronics. Over the past five years, durable consumer goods imports have increased by annually. Note that imports of all products have increased slightly during the 2011-2015 period. 18 27 9 5 9 5 52 5 32 19 22 5 12 8 9 6 8 12 13 15 10 2011 2012 2013 201 2015 Analysis of 2015 imports 38% 13% SAR 32 billion 18% 31% 31% Cleaning products 18% Consumer electronics 13% Furniture 38% Cleaning products Consumer electronics Furniture Figure 11: UAE Durable Consumer Goods Imports1 *Includes laundry detergents, soaps, sports equipment, and others. Figure 12 provides an analysis of UAE durable consumer goods imports by exporting country. The figure shows that the UAE imports durable consumer goods from a variety of exporting countries, with China coming in first with 21%, followed by Italy, Germany, and France with each. Whereas the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia s share of UAE durable consumer goods imports accounted for 6%. SAR 32 billion Figure 12: Distribution of UAE durable consumer goods imports in 2015 by country 1% 6% 6% 21% 21% China Italy Germany France 6% USA 6% KSA 1% Japan 59% Others 9

As shown in Figure 13, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia exported approximately SAR 2 Billion worth of durable consumer goods to the UAE in 2015, representing an annual increase of 8% since 2011. Laundry detergents and soaps are considered the most imported products from KSA, accounting for of the total durable consumer goods imports, followed by cleaning products and consumer electronics, with 3% and 12% respectively. 1, 389 77 18 96 1,1 82 265 238 566 8% 1,3 93 25 21 583 1,5 110 287 7 1,9 175 236 66 70 85 2011 2012 2013 201 2015 Analysis of 2015 imports 12% 3% 9% SAR 1,9 billion Laundry detergents and soaps 3% Cleaning products 12% Consumer electronics 9% Laundry detergents and soaps Cleaning products Consumer electronics Figure 13: UAE durable consumer goods imports from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 1 *Includes furniture, sports equipment, and others. 3. Metals and Jewelry Metals and jewelry accounted for 16% of total non-oil imports to the UAE in 2015. During the 2011-2015 period, UAE metals and jewelry imports decreased by 3% annually. Figure 1 shows a breakdown of UAE metals and jewelry imports. In this respect, total imports amounted to SAR 17 billion in 2015, of which the largest share was from precious metals with 56%, followed by precious stones and jewelry, with 26% and 16% respectively. 196 3 2 61 8 % 250 250 6 6 36 35 9 58 211 9 38 51 17 28 Analysis of 2015 Imports 16% 2% SAR 17 billion 56% 56% Precious metals 26% Precious stones 16% Jewelry 2% Others 107 161 158 116 98 26% 2011 2012 2013 201 2015 Precious metals Precious stones Jewelry Figure 1: UAE metals and jewelry imports 1 *Include watches, and others. 10

Figure 15 provides an analysis of UAE metals and jewelry imports, by exporting countries. It shows that India is the largest supplier of metals and jewelry to the UAE, contributing 23% of total non-oil imports, followed by Switzerland and Hong Kong, with 8% and respectively. Whereas the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia s share of the UAE s total imports accounted for only 1% in 2015. SAR 17 billion 1% % 23% 8% 23% India 8% Switzerland Hong Kong Belgium Mali % Malaysia 1% KSA Others Figure 15: Distribution of UAE metals and jewelry imports in 2015 by country UAE metals and jewelry imports from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia decreased slightly by 2% annually during the 2011-2015 period. 0% -2 % 1,1 779 869 736 1,1 1,0 1,0 89 61 506 Analysis of 2015 Imports 9% SAR 1,0 billion 51% 51% Precious metals 9% Jewelry 0% Others 331 133 239 13 536 2011 2012 2013 201 2015 Precious metals Jewelry Figure 16: Distribution of UAE metals and jewelry imports from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 1 *Includes precious stones, and others. 11

3.5 Heavy Machinery and Electronics UAE heavy machinery and electronics imports amounted to SAR 127 billion in 2015, which is equivalent to about 12% of total non-oil imports. Imports also increased by 10% during the 2011-2015 period, as shown in Figure 17. In 2015, electronics constituted 3% of the total imports out of the heavy equipment and electronics category, followed by mechanical engines and spare parts, as well as tools, with 19% and respectively. 10 % 205 230 63 56 13 60 10 32 13 30 127 85 26 0 3 8 2 11 16 106 13 15 5 25 2011 2012 2013 201 2015 261 Analysis of 2015 Imports 32% SAR 127 billion 19% 3% 3% Electronics 19% Mechanic al engines and spare parts Tools 32% Others Electronics Mechanical engines and spare parts Tools Figure 17 : UAE heavy machinery and electronics imports 1 *Includes air and water pumps, electric batteries, inductors, and others. Figure 18 provides an analysis of UAE heavy machinery and electronics imports by exporting countries. It shows that China is the largest exporter, contributing 30% of total imports in 2015, followed by the United States, South Korea, and Germany, with 19%, 6% and respectively. Whereas the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia s share of the UAE s total imports accounted for less than 1% in 2015. 30% <0% % SAR 127 billion 6% 19% 30% 30% China 19% USA 6% South Korea Germany Vietnam % Italy <0% KSA 30% Others Figure 18: Distribution of UAE heavy machinery and electronics imports in 2015 by country2 1The United Nations Commodity Trade Statistics Database (UN Comtrade) 12

in million SAR 223 5 18 16 135 165 6 27 10 82 180 6 15 21 98-5 % 152 38 26 1 73 179 13 17 105 Analysis of 2015 imports 2 10% SAR 179 million 59% 59% Electric batteries and inductors 10% Air pumps Tools 2 Others 2011 2012 2013 201 2015 Electric batteries and inductors Air pumps Tools *Includes mechanical engines, spare parts, electronics, etc. Figure 19: UAE heavy machinery and electronics imports from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia1 In 2015, UAE heavy machinery and electronics imports amounted to SAR 179 million. In this respect, the value of electric batteries and inductors imported from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia amounted to SAR 105 million, making them the most imported products from KSA within the heavy machinery and electronics category.. UAE Date Imports This section is highlighted given the importance of the Dates Sector and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia s relative advantage in this regard. According to GCC agreements, the UAE exempts customs fees on imported products (falling within Category 08010: Fresh or Dried Dates). As shown in Figure 20, UAE date imports have increased at an annual growth rate of 3% during the 2012-2015 period, amounting to SAR 30 million in 2015. In million SAR 2% 10% 16% 8% 3% 2% 8% 10% 3% 11% 3% 3% 0% 12% 19% 20% 23% 28% 389 22 382 22 20 28 30 20 Compound Annual Growth Rate 3% -% 66% 5 51% 39% 2012 2013 201 2015 2012 2013 201 2015 Iraq Free Zones KSA Sultanate of Oman Iran Rest of the world Value (SAR million) Figure 20: UAE date imports and share of main exporters (By value and percentage of acquisition)1 Volume (Million tons) The Figure also shows the share of key exporters by value. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ranks second in terms of revenue from dates, preceded by Iraq. Furthermore, the top 5 countries account for more than 90% of the UAE s total date imports. 13

5. Key Import Documents 5.1Checklist of Key Import Documents The United Arab Emirates # Document Obtained from Presented to 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 1 Certificate of Origin Relevant Authorities 2 Commercial Invoice Exporter 3 Packing Checklist Exporter Shipping Policy/Statement Carrier 5 Delivery Order Carrier 6 Commercial License Relevant Authorities 7 Statistical Statement Relevant Authorities Note: 1-Building Materials, 2-Chemicals and Polymers, 3-Food Products, -Packaging, 5-Durable Consumer Goods, 6-Heavy Machinery and Electronics, 7-Precious Metals and Jewelry, 8-Medicines, 9-Textiles 5.2 Estimated Cost of Shipping from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabiato the UAE Commercial transactions between Arab countries, including the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, are mainly carried out via land ports. These land ports play an important role in consolidating trade relations among Arab member states. There is only one land border crossing between the UAE and KSA, as shown in the table below: Information on Land Ports between the UAE and KSA :Table Land ports as known in the UAE Land port as known in KSA Overseeing authority in the UAE Overseeing authority in KSA The Abu Dhabi General Al Ghuwaifat Batha Al Administration of Saudi 1

The table below provides an overview of approximate shipping costs which Saudi exporters may be bound to bear when transporting goods to the UAE via land ports. Overview of Shipment Transfer Costs Departure Point in KSA Textiles Durable consumer goods Packaging materials Food products Chemicals and polymers Major domestic markets,500-5,500,500-5,500,500-5,500,500-5,500 Dubai Riyadh,500-5,500,500-5,500,500-5,500,500-5,500,500-5,500,500-5,500,500-5,500,500-5,500 Abu Dhabi Sharjah 6,500-7,500 Ras Al- Khaimah 3,500-,500 3,500-,500 3,500-,500,500-5,500 3,500 -,500 Dubai Dammam 3,500-,500 3,500-,500 3,500-,500,500-5,500 3,500 -,500 Abu Dhabi 3,500-,500 3,500-,500 3,500-,500,500-5,500 3,500 -,500 Sharjah,500-5,500,500-5,500,500-5,500,500-5,500 Ras Al- Khaimah 6,500-7,500 Dubai Jeddah 6,500-7,500 Abu Dhabi 6,500-7,500 Sharjah 6,500-7,500 6,500-7,500 6,500-7,500 7,500-8,500 6,500-7,500 Ras Al- Khaimah - Cost Assumptions 1- The selected shipping method is by land. 2- Respective costs were estimated according to available industries mentioned in international shipping price lists. 3- A full container load was selected. - No additional fees (risk or insurance) were selected. 5- Transport costs represent an approximate estimate of shipping costs. Saudi Exports recommends that exporters re-confirm shipping quotes in accordance with global shipping rates. http://www.worldfreightrates.com/en/freight Please feel free to review the UAE Import Procedures Guide, available on the Saudi Export Development Authority website, through the following link: https://www.saudiexports.sa/ar/export-information/documents/uae%20guide%20-%20ar%202016110 15