Cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.3 million of cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $4.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $953K | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 3.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 61% |
| India | $1.2M | 29% |
| South Korea | $398K | 9.2% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.4% |
| United States | $12K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $3K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, 36% below the world average of $1.17, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip imports (HS 7211.23): 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 7211.23: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, cold-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 159 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by India (28%) and South Korea (9%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 988% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $1.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip?
The HS code for cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip is subheading 7211.23. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7211 page.
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