Cored wire for arc welding imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported cored wire for arc welding worth $21.3 million (13.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 60% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $53.5 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 | $21.3M | 13.0K t |
| 2023 | $53.5M | 26.9K t |
| 2022 | $32.7M | 16.2K t |
| 2021 | $32.0M | 15.1K t |
| 2020 | $28.6M | 17.7K t |
| 2019 | $36.4M | 21.2K t |
| 2018 | $28.5M | 18.9K t |
| 2017 | $16.0M | 9.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports cored wire for arc welding from
Most of the value came from China (48%), South Korea (22%), Malaysia (4%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.3M | 48% |
| South Korea | $4.8M | 22% |
| Malaysia | $927K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $870K | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $627K | 3% |
| France | $497K | 2.3% |
| Austria | $418K | 2% |
| India | $409K | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $406K | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $377K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.64 per kg, 43% below the world average of $2.86, 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.
Cored wire for arc welding exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported cored wire for arc welding worth $742 thousand (76 tonnes). Most of it went to Nigeria (45%), Tanzania (22%), Mozambique (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $334K | 45% |
| Tanzania | $162K | 22% |
| Mozambique | $84K | 11% |
| Pakistan | $68K | 9.2% |
| South Africa | $30K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $16K | 2.2% |
| Angola | $16K | 2.1% |
| Seychelles | $10K | 1.4% |
| North Macedonia | $9K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.3% |
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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 8311.20: Wire: cored, of base metal, for electric arc-welding.
Common questions
What is the value of cored wire for arc welding imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported cored wire for arc welding worth $21.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 208 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply cored wire for arc welding to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by South Korea (22%) and Malaysia (4%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average import price of cored wire for arc welding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.64 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $2.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cored wire for arc welding to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.0 million in 2017 to $21.3 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2023 at $53.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export cored wire for arc welding?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $742 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Tanzania and Mozambique. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $20.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cored wire for arc welding?
The HS code for cored wire for arc welding is subheading 8311.20. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
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