Cold-rolled steel coil imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $60.4 million of cold-rolled steel coil in 2024 (90.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 79% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $60.4M | 90.9K t |
| 2023 | $33.8M | 45.8K t |
| 2022 | $46.8M | 57.5K t |
| 2021 | $32.4M | 39.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 18.0K t |
| 2019 | $13.6M | 21.1K t |
| 2018 | $17.8M | 28.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 12.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cold-rolled steel coil from
China alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $54.8M | 91% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.5M | 5.7% |
| India | $991K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $590K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $222K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $168K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $100K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $86K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $13K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-rolled steel coil exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.9 million of cold-rolled steel coil in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Israel (43%), Pakistan (43%), India (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cold-rolled steel coil imports (HS 7209.16): 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 7209.16: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel coil imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cold-rolled steel coil worth $60.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 90.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 162 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel coil to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($54.8 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (6%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $0.81 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 steel coil to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $60.4 million in 2024, an increase of 853%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $27.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cold-rolled steel coil?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Pakistan and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $58.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel coil?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel coil is subheading 7209.16. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7209 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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