Carbon steel seamless drill pipe imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported carbon steel seamless drill pipe worth $30.5 million (11.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 175 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 59% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $74.1 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 | $30.5M | 11.2K t |
| 2023 | $74.1M | 18.6K t |
| 2022 | $65.1M | 13.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $24.9M | 12.7K t |
| 2019 | $44.1M | 19.5K t |
| 2018 | $35.0M | 12.7K t |
| 2017 | $15.1M | 7.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports carbon steel seamless drill pipe from
China alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+458% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.4M | 83% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.6M | 8.6% |
| India | $1.6M | 5.2% |
| United States | $254K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $158K | 0.5% |
| Norway | $118K | 0.4% |
| Guyana | $103K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $102K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $79K | 0.3% |
| France | $26K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.73 per kg, close to the world average of $3.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbon steel seamless drill pipe exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported carbon steel seamless drill pipe worth $9.6 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 108 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Spain (35%), Germany (18%), Kuwait (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+621% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.3M | 35% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 18% |
| Kuwait | $1.0M | 11% |
| China | $600K | 6.3% |
| Argentina | $579K | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $441K | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $420K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $395K | 4.1% |
| India | $351K | 3.7% |
| Bolivia | $312K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates carbon steel seamless drill pipe imports (HS 7304.23): 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 7304.23: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless drill pipe imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported carbon steel seamless drill pipe worth $30.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 175 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel seamless drill pipe to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($25.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (9%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 458% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel seamless drill pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.73 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $3.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of carbon steel seamless drill pipe to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.1 million in 2017 to $30.5 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2023 at $74.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export carbon steel seamless drill pipe?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $9.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Germany and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $20.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless drill pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless drill pipe is subheading 7304.23. 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?
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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