Alloy steel wire (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alloy steel wire (other) by the United Arab Emirates reached $13.6 million in 2024 (9.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $53.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2023 | $16.8M | 9.7K t |
| 2022 | $12.1M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $20.5M | 21.6K t |
| 2020 | $53.4M | 103.3K t |
| 2019 | $11.8M | 14.9K t |
| 2018 | $16.6M | 22.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 4.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports alloy steel wire (other) from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (24%), Czech Republic (22%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+890% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $3.2M | 24% |
| Czech Republic | $3.0M | 22% |
| India | $2.2M | 16% |
| China | $1.4M | 10% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 9.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 9.5% |
| Turkey | $486K | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $242K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $205K | 1.5% |
| United States | $94K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, close to the world average of $1.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alloy steel wire (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.9 million of alloy steel wire (other) in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Israel accounted for 92% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $2.6M | 92% |
| South Africa | $107K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $52K | 1.8% |
| Tanzania | $31K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $7K | 0.2% |
| Seychelles | $6K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $5K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $4K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates alloy steel wire (other) imports (HS 7229.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 7229.90: Steel, alloy: wire, of materials other than silico-manganese steel.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel wire (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported alloy steel wire (other) worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel wire (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by the Czech Republic (22%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 890% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel wire (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of alloy steel wire (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. The peak was 2020 at $53.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export alloy steel wire (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, South Africa and Italy. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel wire (other)?
The HS code for alloy steel wire (other) is subheading 7229.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7229 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World alloy steel wire (other) trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for the United Arab Emirates
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.