Carbon steel seamless line pipe imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbon steel seamless line pipe by the United Arab Emirates reached $366.6 million in 2024 (331.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 201 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $366.6M | 331.9K t |
| 2023 | $369.1M | 245.5K t |
| 2022 | $314.0M | 228.2K t |
| 2021 | $189.1M | 171.8K t |
| 2020 | $277.3M | 196.3K t |
| 2019 | $321.0M | 279.7K t |
| 2018 | $162.4M | 125.5K t |
| 2017 | $129.1M | 152.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports carbon steel seamless line pipe from
China alone supplied 82% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $301.1M | 82% |
| Italy | $20.0M | 5.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9.3M | 2.6% |
| Ukraine | $8.4M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $8.1M | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $5.8M | 1.6% |
| United States | $3.0M | 0.8% |
| Romania | $2.7M | 0.7% |
| India | $2.2M | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, 32% below the world average of $1.62, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbon steel seamless line pipe exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $66.8 million of carbon steel seamless line pipe in 2024 (12.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Angola (37%), Qatar (12%), Uganda (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $24.9M | 37% |
| Qatar | $8.1M | 12% |
| Uganda | $6.1M | 9.2% |
| Singapore | $5.9M | 8.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.8M | 7.2% |
| Indonesia | $4.8M | 7.2% |
| Brazil | $2.9M | 4.4% |
| Nigeria | $1.4M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates carbon steel seamless line pipe imports (HS 7304.19): 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 7304.19: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless line pipe imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported carbon steel seamless line pipe worth $366.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 331.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel seamless line pipe to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($301.1 million), followed by Italy (5%) and Saudi Arabia (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel seamless line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $1.62 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 line pipe to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $129.1 million in 2017 to $366.6 million in 2024, an increase of 184%. The peak was 2023 at $369.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $266.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export carbon steel seamless line pipe?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $66.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Qatar and Uganda. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $299.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless line pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless line pipe is subheading 7304.19. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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