Used tyre waste trading is a specialised niche supporting both the UAE’s automotive aftermarket and its growing circular economy initiatives. The UAE generates millions of waste tyres annually, particularly given the harsh climate (45 to 50°C summers) which accelerates tyre wear. Tyres represent the largest segment of the UAE automotive aftermarket revenues.Â
The UAE Vision 2031 and Dubai’s sustainability initiatives are creating opportunities in tyre recycling, retreading, and reuse. Used tyres find applications in playgrounds, road construction, fuel for cement kilns, and rubber-based products. Re-export of used tyres to African markets is also a substantial sub-segment.
This sub-activity covers used tyre and tyre waste trading specifically, suiting recyclers, retreaders, and waste tyre traders.
4530.99 - Used Tires Waste Trading
Under this activity, you are in the business of operating a licensed used tyres waste trading business, sourcing, processing, and re-distributing end-of-life and used tyres for resale, recycling, or industrial reuse.
Services are delivered under the relevant regulatory oversight with appropriate facilities, systems, and qualified personnel.Â
What Does the Used Tyres Waste Trading License Cover?
Used tyre sourcing: acquisition of used tyres from workshops, fleet operators, and tyre dealers.
Tyre re-sale: sale of usable used tyres for cost-conscious markets.
Re-export of used tyres: wholesale supply of used tyres to African and Asian markets.
Tyre waste recycling preparation: sorting, cutting, and preparing tyres for recycling facilities.
Industrial waste tyre supply: supplying processed tyre waste for cement kiln fuel, playgrounds, and rubber-based products.
Who Is This For?
Used tyre traders serving cost-conscious markets and re-export channels.
Tyre recyclers preparing waste tyres for industrial applications.
Re-export specialists supplying African and Asian markets.
Sustainability-focused operators in the circular economy sector.
Activity Scope
This sub-activity is one of two under code 4530.99, focused specifically on used tyre waste. The other 4530.99 sub-activity covers comprehensive parts wholesale.
In short: if you trade used and waste tyres, you are in. For new tyre trading or comprehensive parts wholesale, use a different sub-code.
Licensing & Compliance
Standard free zone licensing applies. Used tyre operations must comply with UAE environmental regulations. Tyres for re-sale must meet UAE Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) safety standards. Tyre waste processing must comply with municipal waste management regulations.
Cost & Investment
Setup costs at Dubai South Business Hub start from approximately AED 12,500 to AED 22,000 per year for license and warehouse package. Use the cost calculator for tailored pricing.
Setup Steps
Verify name with company name check.
Select Used Tires Waste Trading (4530.99) from the business activities directory.
Choose office and warehouse or yard package.
Submit passport copies, MOA, and lease.
Receive license within 5 to 10 working days.
Process visas for operations staff.
Why Dubai for Used Tyres Waste Trading?
Dubai’s harsh climate accelerates tyre wear, creating substantial used tyre volumes. The UAE’s sustainability and circular economy initiatives, combined with re-export channels to African markets, create strong opportunities. Free zones offer 100% foreign ownership, zero customs duty re-exports, and tax efficiency.
