Carbon steel line pipe exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported carbon steel line pipe worth $20.1 million (15.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $242.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.1M | 15.4K t |
| 2023 | $17.8M | 9.9K t |
| 2022 | $25.4M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $14.9M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $242.8M | 31.8K t |
| 2019 | $108.2M | 18.1K t |
| 2018 | $99.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 2.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports carbon steel line pipe to
The largest buyer markets were Lithuania (26%), United Kingdom (22%), United States (17%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $5.3M | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $4.5M | 22% |
| United States | $3.5M | 17% |
| New Zealand | $1.3M | 6.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 6.6% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 6.4% |
| Nigeria | $1.1M | 5.3% |
| India | $505K | 2.5% |
| Indonesia | $497K | 2.5% |
| Australia | $327K | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, close to the world average of $1.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbon steel line pipe imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $13.3 million of carbon steel line pipe in 2024 (13.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.1M | 69% |
| India | $2.7M | 21% |
| Germany | $833K | 6.3% |
| Bahrain | $206K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $178K | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $76K | 0.6% |
| Romania | $42K | 0.3% |
| Norway | $29K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $16K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates carbon steel line pipe exports (HS 7306.19): 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 7306.19: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (other than of stainless steel or seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel line pipe exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported carbon steel line pipe worth $20.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 105 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy carbon steel line pipe from the United Arab Emirates?
Lithuania was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (22%) and the United States (17%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 759% on the year.
What is the average export price of carbon steel line pipe per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of carbon steel line pipe from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $20.1 million in 2024, an increase of 769%. The peak was 2020 at $242.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $66.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import carbon steel line pipe?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $13.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Germany. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel line pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel line pipe is subheading 7306.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 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.
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