Cold-finished stainless bar imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cold-finished stainless bar by the United Arab Emirates reached $65.7 million in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 108% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $65.7M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $31.6M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $24.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $21.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $18.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $15.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 4.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cold-finished stainless bar from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+242% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $49.9M | 76% |
| Italy | $4.2M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 5.2% |
| China | $2.4M | 3.7% |
| United States | $1.9M | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $856K | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $677K | 1% |
| Singapore | $581K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $307K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.96 per kg, 25% above the world average of $4.78. 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.
Cold-finished stainless bar exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported cold-finished stainless bar worth $25.9 million (9.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 70% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $18.2M | 70% |
| Malaysia | $4.6M | 18% |
| Australia | $1.1M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $967K | 3.7% |
| Gambia | $559K | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $113K | 0.4% |
| India | $58K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $56K | 0.2% |
| France | $36K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $23K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cold-finished stainless bar imports (HS 7222.20): 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 7222.20: Steel, stainless: bars and rods, cold-formed or cold-finished.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-finished stainless bar imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cold-finished stainless bar worth $65.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 184 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 108% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-finished stainless bar to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($49.9 million), followed by Italy (6%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 780% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-finished stainless bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.96 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $4.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-finished stainless bar to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.8 million in 2017 to $65.7 million in 2024, an increase of 413%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cold-finished stainless bar?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $25.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Malaysia and Australia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $39.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-finished stainless bar?
The HS code for cold-finished stainless bar is subheading 7222.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7222 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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