Cold-rolled steel coil thin imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cold-rolled steel coil thin by the United Arab Emirates reached $52.4 million in 2024 (74.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 145 countries for imports of this product. That is 625% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $52.4M | 74.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 15.9K t |
| 2021 | $33.8M | 38.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $18.5M | 28.6K t |
| 2017 | $21.3M | 40.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cold-rolled steel coil thin from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+755% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $52.2M | 100% |
| Kazakhstan | $98K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $50K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $21K | 0% |
| India | $4K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, close to the world average of $0.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cold-rolled steel coil thin imports (HS 7209.18): 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 7209.18: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel coil thin imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cold-rolled steel coil thin worth $52.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 74.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 145 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 625% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel coil thin to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($52.2 million), followed by Kazakhstan (0%) and South Korea (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 755% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel coil thin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $0.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-rolled steel coil thin to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.3 million in 2017 to $52.4 million in 2024, an increase of 146%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel coil thin?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel coil thin is subheading 7209.18. 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?
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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