Cold-rolled steel sheet imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cold-rolled steel sheet by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.4 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is 41% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $2.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 1.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cold-rolled steel sheet from
China alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 83% |
| Pakistan | $379K | 16% |
| Italy | $23K | 1% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, 31% below the world average of $0.95, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates cold-rolled steel sheet imports (HS 7209.26): 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 7209.26: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not 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 sheet imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cold-rolled steel sheet worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel sheet to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Pakistan (16%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $0.95 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 sheet to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 135%. The peak was 2022 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel sheet?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel sheet is subheading 7209.26. 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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