Base metal-coated wire imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $6.3 million of base metal-coated wire in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. Value rose 48% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $6.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 2.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports base metal-coated wire from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Thailand (24%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+528% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 43% |
| Thailand | $1.5M | 24% |
| Germany | $782K | 12% |
| Turkey | $620K | 9.9% |
| Czech Republic | $261K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $134K | 2.1% |
| Romania | $76K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $68K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $63K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $31K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.09 per kg, close to the world average of $1.32.
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 base metal-coated wire imports (HS 7217.30): 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 7217.30: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, plated or coated with base metals (other than zinc).
Common questions
What is the value of base metal-coated wire imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported base metal-coated wire worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply base metal-coated wire to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Thailand (24%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 528% on the year.
What is the average import price of base metal-coated wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of base metal-coated wire to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for base metal-coated wire?
The HS code for base metal-coated wire is subheading 7217.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7217 page.
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