Alloy steel scrap imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alloy steel scrap by the United Arab Emirates reached $12.4 million in 2024 (31.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 40% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $20.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.4M | 31.2K t |
| 2023 | $20.8M | 51.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 10.7K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 28.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 29.9K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 37.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 18.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 16.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports alloy steel scrap from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+741% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $8.3M | 67% |
| New Zealand | $993K | 8% |
| Germany | $519K | 4.2% |
| Australia | $498K | 4% |
| Malawi | $497K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $480K | 3.9% |
| Thailand | $363K | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | $269K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $173K | 1.4% |
| Mozambique | $144K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.40 per kg, close to the world average of $0.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alloy steel scrap exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of alloy steel scrap by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.5 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to India (45%), Japan (23%), Taiwan (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $672K | 45% |
| Japan | $340K | 23% |
| Taiwan | $200K | 13% |
| Thailand | $180K | 12% |
| China | $48K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $25K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $18K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $10K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates alloy steel scrap imports (HS 7204.29): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7204.29: Ferrous waste and scrap: of alloy steel (excluding stainless).
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel scrap imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported alloy steel scrap worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 124 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel scrap to the United Arab Emirates?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by New Zealand (8%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 955% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $0.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alloy steel scrap to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2023 at $20.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export alloy steel scrap?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Japan and Taiwan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel scrap?
The HS code for alloy steel scrap is subheading 7204.29. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 page.
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