Cold-rolled steel coil medium imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported cold-rolled steel coil medium worth $162.5 million (256.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 101% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $162.5M | 256.0K t |
| 2023 | $80.9M | 92.0K t |
| 2022 | $91.7M | 110.7K t |
| 2021 | $132.0M | 166.3K t |
| 2020 | $46.2M | 74.1K t |
| 2019 | $45.5M | 79.3K t |
| 2018 | $76.1M | 118.2K t |
| 2017 | $52.5M | 99.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cold-rolled steel coil medium from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+217% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $151.9M | 94% |
| Japan | $5.5M | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $2.3M | 1.4% |
| India | $1.3M | 0.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $895K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $482K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $112K | 0.1% |
| United States | $10K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.63 per kg, 20% below the world average of $0.79, 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 steel coil medium exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of cold-rolled steel coil medium by the United Arab Emirates reached $706 thousand in 2024 (756 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Israel accounted for 55% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $388K | 55% |
| Nigeria | $277K | 39% |
| China | $14K | 1.9% |
| Zambia | $11K | 1.6% |
| Pakistan | $9K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5K | 0.8% |
| Philippines | $3K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cold-rolled steel coil medium imports (HS 7209.17): 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 7209.17: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mm.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel coil medium imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cold-rolled steel coil medium worth $162.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 256.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 169 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 101% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel coil medium to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($151.9 million), followed by Japan (3%) and Taiwan (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 511% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel coil medium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.79 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 medium to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.5 million in 2017 to $162.5 million in 2024, an increase of 209%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $85.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cold-rolled steel coil medium?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $706 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Nigeria and China. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $161.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel coil medium?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel coil medium is subheading 7209.17. 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?
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