Cold-formed angle nes exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cold-formed angle nes by the United Arab Emirates reached $6.2 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 70% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $20.4M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $20.6M | 13.5K t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 8.3K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 4.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports cold-formed angle nes to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 63% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.9M | 63% |
| Uganda | $683K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $554K | 9% |
| Kuwait | $436K | 7.1% |
| Bahrain | $281K | 4.5% |
| Qatar | $157K | 2.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $47K | 0.8% |
| France | $42K | 0.7% |
| Lebanon | $17K | 0.3% |
| India | $17K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.06 per kg, 49% above the world average of $1.38. 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-formed angle nes imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $3.5 million of cold-formed angle nes in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 91% |
| Turkey | $136K | 3.8% |
| Bahrain | $57K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $41K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $18K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $16K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $16K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cold-formed angle nes exports (HS 7216.91): 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 7216.91: Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, n.e.c. in heading no. 7216, cold-formed or cold-finished, from flat-rolled products.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-formed angle nes exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported cold-formed angle nes worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 100 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 70% on 2023.
Which countries buy cold-formed angle nes from the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Uganda (11%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average export price of cold-formed angle nes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.06 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $1.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cold-formed angle nes from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $20.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import cold-formed angle nes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and Bahrain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-formed angle nes?
The HS code for cold-formed angle nes is subheading 7216.91. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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