Cast iron fitting imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $21.8 million of cast iron fitting in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 38% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $47.3 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 | $21.8M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $35.2M | 13.1K t |
| 2022 | $40.0M | 15.1K t |
| 2021 | $33.2M | 13.9K t |
| 2020 | $31.9M | 15.5K t |
| 2019 | $47.3M | 22.6K t |
| 2018 | $38.9M | 18.8K t |
| 2017 | $22.4M | 11.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cast iron fitting from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+392% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.8M | 72% |
| India | $3.1M | 14% |
| Spain | $788K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $742K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $218K | 1% |
| Italy | $169K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $157K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $130K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $112K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $102K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.27 per kg, 41% below the world average of $3.85, 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.
Cast iron fitting exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported cast iron fitting worth $3.9 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (31%), Malaysia (13%), Saudi Arabia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 31% |
| Malaysia | $486K | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $418K | 11% |
| Egypt | $372K | 9.6% |
| Morocco | $306K | 7.9% |
| Kuwait | $262K | 6.8% |
| Bahrain | $179K | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $179K | 4.6% |
| India | $103K | 2.7% |
| Tunisia | $101K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cast iron fitting imports (HS 7307.11): 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 7307.11: Cast iron: cast fittings, of non-malleable cast iron.
Common questions
What is the value of cast iron fitting imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cast iron fitting worth $21.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 213 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply cast iron fitting to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($15.8 million), followed by India (14%) and Spain (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 392% on the year.
What is the average import price of cast iron fitting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.27 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $3.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cast iron fitting to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.4 million in 2017 to $21.8 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2019 at $47.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cast iron fitting?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $17.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cast iron fitting?
The HS code for cast iron fitting is subheading 7307.11. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7307 page.
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