Alloy steel strip (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $8.3 million of alloy steel strip (other) in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 363% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% a year on average.
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 | $8.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 380 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 412 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 496 t |
| 2020 | $430K | 413 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $538K | 714 t |
| 2017 | $364K | 228 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports alloy steel strip (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 57% |
| Netherlands | $2.9M | 34% |
| India | $570K | 6.8% |
| New Zealand | $134K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $13K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $11K | 0.1% |
| United States | $7K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.75 per kg, 106% above the world average of $1.82. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates alloy steel strip (other) imports (HS 7226.99): 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 7226.99: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, n.e.c. in item no. 7226.9.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel strip (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported alloy steel strip (other) worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 363% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel strip (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (34%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 769% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel strip (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.75 per kg in 2024, 106% above the world average of $1.82 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 strip (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $364 thousand in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel strip (other)?
The HS code for alloy steel strip (other) is subheading 7226.99. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7226 page.
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