Cold-rolled stainless plate imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cold-rolled stainless plate by the United Arab Emirates reached $4.1 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 20% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.0 million.
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 | $4.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 936 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 967 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cold-rolled stainless plate from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+715% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 55% |
| India | $698K | 17% |
| Norway | $466K | 12% |
| Sweden | $306K | 7.5% |
| Belgium | $191K | 4.7% |
| Finland | $64K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $52K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $37K | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $15K | 0.4% |
| United States | $9K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.62 per kg, 20% below the world average of $3.28, 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-rolled stainless plate exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of cold-rolled stainless plate by the United Arab Emirates reached $282 thousand in 2024 (105 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Slovenia accounted for 70% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | $197K | 70% |
| Saudi Arabia | $40K | 14% |
| Lithuania | $36K | 13% |
| Seychelles | $9K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cold-rolled stainless plate imports (HS 7219.31): 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 7219.31: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled or cold-reduced, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled stainless plate imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cold-rolled stainless plate worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled stainless plate to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (17%) and Norway (11%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 715% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled stainless plate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.62 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $3.28 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 stainless plate to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2019 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cold-rolled stainless plate?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $282 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Slovenia, Saudi Arabia and Lithuania. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled stainless plate?
The HS code for cold-rolled stainless plate is subheading 7219.31. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 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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