Coated arc welding electrodes imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $68.3 million of coated arc welding electrodes in 2024 (39.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 217 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $68.3M | 39.6K t |
| 2023 | $67.2M | 37.9K t |
| 2022 | $50.7M | 33.5K t |
| 2021 | $62.6M | 40.7K t |
| 2020 | $47.6M | 38.1K t |
| 2019 | $49.7M | 39.0K t |
| 2018 | $47.9M | 34.3K t |
| 2017 | $49.0M | 40.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports coated arc welding electrodes from
Most of the value came from China (21%), India (17%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+443% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.5M | 21% |
| India | $11.9M | 17% |
| United States | $7.7M | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $5.5M | 8% |
| Malaysia | $5.1M | 7.5% |
| Germany | $4.8M | 7% |
| Austria | $4.7M | 6.9% |
| Indonesia | $3.7M | 5.4% |
| Brazil | $2.9M | 4.2% |
| Sweden | $1.6M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.73 per kg, close to the world average of $2.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated arc welding electrodes exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of coated arc welding electrodes by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.0 million in 2024 (577 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Angola (33%), Tanzania (27%), India (7%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+406% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $649K | 33% |
| Tanzania | $544K | 27% |
| India | $134K | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $132K | 6.7% |
| Nigeria | $125K | 6.3% |
| Mozambique | $84K | 4.2% |
| Uganda | $75K | 3.8% |
| Senegal | $52K | 2.6% |
| Seychelles | $52K | 2.6% |
| Pakistan | $22K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates coated arc welding electrodes imports (HS 8311.10): 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 8311.10: Electrodes: coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding.
Common questions
What is the value of coated arc welding electrodes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported coated arc welding electrodes worth $68.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated arc welding electrodes to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($14.5 million), followed by India (17%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 443% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated arc welding electrodes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.73 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $2.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated arc welding electrodes to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.0 million in 2017 to $68.3 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $55.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export coated arc welding electrodes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Tanzania and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $66.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated arc welding electrodes?
The HS code for coated arc welding electrodes is subheading 8311.10. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
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