Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel worth $29.1 million (38.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $42.6 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 | $29.1M | 38.7K t |
| 2023 | $27.7M | 31.1K t |
| 2022 | $42.6M | 39.9K t |
| 2021 | $42.6M | 39.2K t |
| 2020 | $15.6M | 20.4K t |
| 2019 | $17.4M | 21.8K t |
| 2018 | $19.1M | 20.7K t |
| 2017 | $16.1M | 21.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.4M | 87% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 6.9% |
| United States | $1.0M | 3.5% |
| India | $701K | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $4K | 0% |
| Finland | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, close to the world average of $0.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel by the United Arab Emirates reached $838 thousand in 2024 (764 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uruguay (33%), United States (33%), Poland (17%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | $279K | 33% |
| United States | $278K | 33% |
| Poland | $141K | 17% |
| Bahrain | $65K | 7.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $45K | 5.4% |
| Seychelles | $23K | 2.8% |
| France | $7K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel imports (HS 7210.61): 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 7210.61: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel worth $29.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($25.4 million), followed by South Korea (7%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 411% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.1 million in 2017 to $29.1 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2022 at $42.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $838 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uruguay, the United States and Poland. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $28.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel?
The HS code for aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel is subheading 7210.61. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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