Cold-drawn stainless tube imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cold-drawn stainless tube by the United Arab Emirates reached $106.2 million in 2024 (19.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 196 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $106.2M | 19.2K t |
| 2023 | $98.1M | 9.9K t |
| 2022 | $76.9M | 15.2K t |
| 2021 | $45.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $51.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $42.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $40.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $32.9M | 4.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cold-drawn stainless tube from
China alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+865% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $75.8M | 71% |
| India | $12.5M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $6.2M | 5.8% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 2% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 1.8% |
| Ukraine | $1.4M | 1.3% |
| Italy | $931K | 0.9% |
| Norway | $902K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $480K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.54 per kg, 38% below the world average of $8.93, 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.
Cold-drawn stainless tube exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $3.2 million of cold-drawn stainless tube in 2024 (480 tonnes). Most of it went to India (40%), Saudi Arabia (21%), Turkey (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.3M | 40% |
| Saudi Arabia | $679K | 21% |
| Turkey | $553K | 17% |
| Spain | $302K | 9.4% |
| Angola | $144K | 4.5% |
| Singapore | $66K | 2% |
| Kuwait | $35K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $31K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cold-drawn stainless tube imports (HS 7304.41): 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 7304.41: Steel, stainless: cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced), tubes and pipes of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-drawn stainless tube imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cold-drawn stainless tube worth $106.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 196 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-drawn stainless tube to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($75.8 million), followed by India (12%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 865% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-drawn stainless tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.54 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $8.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-drawn stainless tube to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.9 million in 2017 to $106.2 million in 2024, an increase of 223%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $61.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cold-drawn stainless tube?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $103.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-drawn stainless tube?
The HS code for cold-drawn stainless tube is subheading 7304.41. 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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