Chain part (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported chain part (other) worth $2.8 million (303 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.0 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 | $2.8M | 303 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 458 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 354 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 515 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 340 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 318 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 208 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports chain part (other) from
Most of the value came from Spain (28%), China (20%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+250% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $768K | 28% |
| China | $552K | 20% |
| Germany | $371K | 14% |
| Italy | $259K | 9.4% |
| India | $163K | 5.9% |
| Norway | $134K | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $87K | 3.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $81K | 2.9% |
| France | $80K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $68K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.09 per kg, 21% above the world average of $7.53. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chain part (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported chain part (other) worth $508 thousand (195 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+507% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $325K | 64% |
| Canada | $50K | 9.8% |
| Nigeria | $37K | 7.3% |
| Tanzania | $22K | 4.4% |
| Angola | $17K | 3.3% |
| Bahrain | $16K | 3.2% |
| Malta | $14K | 2.7% |
| Qatar | $10K | 2.1% |
| Chile | $5K | 1% |
| Seychelles | $4K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates chain part (other) imports (HS 7315.90): 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 7315.90: Chain: parts n.e.c. in heading no. 7315, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of chain part (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported chain part (other) worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 303 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply chain part (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
Spain was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($768 thousand), followed by China (20%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average import price of chain part (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.09 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $7.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chain part (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2021 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export chain part (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $508 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Canada and Nigeria. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for chain part (other)?
The HS code for chain part (other) is subheading 7315.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7315 page.
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