Forged steel angle imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.6 million of forged steel angle in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 360% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% 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 | $4.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 575 t |
| 2022 | $529K | 157 t |
| 2021 | $525K | 218 t |
| 2020 | $549K | 782 t |
| 2019 | $839K | 758 t |
| 2018 | $342K | 438 t |
| 2017 | $259K | 294 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports forged steel angle from
Philippines alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $3.9M | 84% |
| Germany | $297K | 6.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $293K | 6.3% |
| China | $84K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $32K | 0.7% |
| India | $11K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $2K | 0% |
| Estonia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.67 per kg, close to the world average of $1.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Forged steel angle exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $3.7 million of forged steel angle in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Egypt alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+619% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.5M | 68% |
| United States | $894K | 24% |
| India | $108K | 2.9% |
| Maldives | $47K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $45K | 1.2% |
| Mozambique | $29K | 0.8% |
| Tanzania | $23K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $21K | 0.6% |
| Australia | $8K | 0.2% |
| Georgia | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates forged steel angle imports (HS 7216.69): 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 7216.69: Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, cold-formed or cold-finished, (not obtained from flat-rolled products).
Common questions
What is the value of forged steel angle imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported forged steel angle worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 195 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 360% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged steel angle to the United Arab Emirates?
The Philippines was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Germany (6%) and Saudi Arabia (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 767% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged steel angle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of forged steel angle to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $259 thousand in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export forged steel angle?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, the United States and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $950 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for forged steel angle?
The HS code for forged steel angle is subheading 7216.69. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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