Corrugated zinc-coated steel imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported corrugated zinc-coated steel worth $7.7 million (10.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 53% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $61.3 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 | $7.7M | 10.4K t |
| 2023 | $16.5M | 19.1K t |
| 2022 | $31.0M | 26.4K t |
| 2021 | $24.9M | 25.2K t |
| 2020 | $30.1M | 35.4K t |
| 2019 | $47.0M | 62.2K t |
| 2018 | $61.3M | 73.9K t |
| 2017 | $36.3M | 47.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports corrugated zinc-coated steel from
China alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 73% |
| India | $2.1M | 27% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Corrugated zinc-coated steel exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of corrugated zinc-coated steel by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.1 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Bahrain (48%), Gambia (28%), Kuwait (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+834% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $984K | 48% |
| Gambia | $584K | 29% |
| Kuwait | $270K | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $90K | 4.4% |
| Qatar | $37K | 1.8% |
| Tanzania | $36K | 1.8% |
| Seychelles | $30K | 1.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $10K | 0.5% |
| Burkina Faso | $5K | 0.3% |
| Maldives | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates corrugated zinc-coated steel imports (HS 7210.41): 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 7210.41: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, corrugated, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically).
Common questions
What is the value of corrugated zinc-coated steel imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported corrugated zinc-coated steel worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 204 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply corrugated zinc-coated steel to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by India (27%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of corrugated zinc-coated steel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of corrugated zinc-coated steel to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.3 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, a fall of 79%. The peak was 2018 at $61.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export corrugated zinc-coated steel?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, the Gambia and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for corrugated zinc-coated steel?
The HS code for corrugated zinc-coated steel is subheading 7210.41. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 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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