Forged steel articles imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of forged steel articles by the United Arab Emirates reached $43.0 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $43.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $30.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $28.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $16.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $21.7M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $23.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $42.2M | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $19.4M | 5.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports forged steel articles from
India alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $26.5M | 62% |
| China | $7.2M | 17% |
| Turkey | $2.8M | 6.5% |
| Singapore | $1.9M | 4.5% |
| United States | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| Kuwait | $1.1M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $830K | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $254K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $251K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $229K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.48 per kg, 79% above the world average of $4.75. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Forged steel articles exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported forged steel articles worth $7.0 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+766% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates forged steel articles imports (HS 7326.19): 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 7326.19: Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in item no. 7326.11, forged or stamped, but not further worked.
Common questions
What is the value of forged steel articles imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported forged steel articles worth $43.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged steel articles to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($26.5 million), followed by China (17%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged steel articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.48 per kg in 2024, 79% above the world average of $4.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of forged steel articles to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.4 million in 2017 to $43.0 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $28.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export forged steel articles?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $7.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, India and Egypt. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $36.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged steel articles?
The HS code for forged steel articles is subheading 7326.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 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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