Carbon steel seamless casing imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported carbon steel seamless casing worth $363.2 million (198.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 184 countries. That is 43% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $639.3 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 | $363.2M | 198.6K t |
| 2023 | $639.3M | 284.9K t |
| 2022 | $347.6M | 156.5K t |
| 2021 | $185.0M | 94.7K t |
| 2020 | $299.6M | 171.4K t |
| 2019 | $262.8M | 166.0K t |
| 2018 | $242.6M | 194.3K t |
| 2017 | $264.3M | 197.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports carbon steel seamless casing from
Most of the value came from China (35%), Brazil (15%), Japan (14%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+912% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $128.7M | 35% |
| Brazil | $53.9M | 15% |
| Japan | $51.8M | 14% |
| Indonesia | $48.2M | 13% |
| Romania | $32.2M | 8.9% |
| Italy | $18.2M | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11.1M | 3.1% |
| France | $6.2M | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $3.5M | 1% |
| Spain | $3.4M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.83 per kg, close to the world average of $1.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbon steel seamless casing exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of carbon steel seamless casing by the United Arab Emirates reached $7.2 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (39%), India (15%), Nigeria (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+512% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.8M | 39% |
| India | $1.0M | 15% |
| Nigeria | $555K | 7.8% |
| Canada | $548K | 7.7% |
| Senegal | $512K | 7.2% |
| Norway | $469K | 6.6% |
| Brazil | $343K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $256K | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $152K | 2.1% |
| Kuwait | $140K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates carbon steel seamless casing imports (HS 7304.29): 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 7304.29: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless casing imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported carbon steel seamless casing worth $363.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 198.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 184 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel seamless casing to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($128.7 million), followed by Brazil (15%) and Japan (14%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 912% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel seamless casing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon steel seamless casing to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $264.3 million in 2017 to $363.2 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2023 at $639.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $325.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export carbon steel seamless casing?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $7.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, India and Nigeria. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $356.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless casing?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless casing is subheading 7304.29. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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