Cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.9 million of cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 66% 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 | $2.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 653 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 676 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 783 t |
| 2018 | $747K | 885 t |
| 2017 | $936K | 1.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip from
India alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+703% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.8M | 61% |
| South Korea | $533K | 18% |
| China | $356K | 12% |
| Italy | $93K | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $55K | 1.9% |
| Norway | $46K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $38K | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $4K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.69 per kg, close to the world average of $1.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $285 thousand of cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tanzania accounted for 98% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $280K | 98% |
| Seychelles | $5K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip imports (HS 7211.29): 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 7211.29: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, cold-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by South Korea (18%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 703% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.69 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.68 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-rolled high-carbon steel strip to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $936 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 212%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $285 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania and the Seychelles. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip?
The HS code for cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip is subheading 7211.29. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7211 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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