Forged alloy steel bar imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of forged alloy steel bar by the United Arab Emirates reached $10.7 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.4 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 | $10.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 4.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports forged alloy steel bar from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+398% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.0M | 65% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 13% |
| Sweden | $1.0M | 9.7% |
| India | $695K | 6.5% |
| United States | $177K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $173K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $135K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $32K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.82 per kg, 31% below the world average of $2.63, 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.
Forged alloy steel bar exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported forged alloy steel bar worth $326 thousand (62 tonnes). Most of it went to Norway (35%), Italy (32%), India (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $115K | 35% |
| Italy | $106K | 32% |
| India | $62K | 19% |
| Kuwait | $22K | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 5.7% |
| Seychelles | $2K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.4% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates forged alloy steel bar imports (HS 7228.40): 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 7228.40: Steel, alloy: bars and rods, forged.
Common questions
What is the value of forged alloy steel bar imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported forged alloy steel bar worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 151 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged alloy steel bar to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Japan (13%) and Sweden (10%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 520% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged alloy steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $2.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of forged alloy steel bar to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2023 at $14.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export forged alloy steel bar?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $326 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, Italy and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged alloy steel bar?
The HS code for forged alloy steel bar is subheading 7228.40. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7228 page.
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