Cold-formed steel bar imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cold-formed steel bar by the United Arab Emirates reached $5.1 million in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $5.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 2.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cold-formed steel bar from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.6M | 51% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 40% |
| China | $355K | 7% |
| Italy | $54K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $29K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $22K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $7K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, 37% below the world average of $1.23, 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-formed steel bar exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of cold-formed steel bar by the United Arab Emirates reached $4.8 million in 2024 (7.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mauritius accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | $4.3M | 91% |
| Australia | $384K | 8.1% |
| Seychelles | $43K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $4K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cold-formed steel bar imports (HS 7215.50): 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 7215.50: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, cold-formed or cold-finished, (not free-cutting).
Common questions
What is the value of cold-formed steel bar imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cold-formed steel bar worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-formed steel bar to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Turkey (40%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 535% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-formed steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $1.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cold-formed steel bar to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 144%. The peak was 2022 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cold-formed steel bar?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritius, Australia and the Seychelles. That compares with imports of $5.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for cold-formed steel bar?
The HS code for cold-formed steel bar is subheading 7215.50. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7215 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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