Hot-rolled alloy steel bar imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported hot-rolled alloy steel bar worth $26.6 million (26.8 thousand tonnes). That is 54% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $57.6 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 | $26.6M | 26.8K t |
| 2023 | $57.6M | 33.4K t |
| 2022 | $56.0M | 36.2K t |
| 2021 | $35.6M | 28.8K t |
| 2020 | $38.4M | 37.6K t |
| 2019 | $45.9M | 37.4K t |
| 2018 | $41.7M | 32.6K t |
| 2017 | $31.6M | 37.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports hot-rolled alloy steel bar from
Most of the value came from India (44%), China (27%), South Korea (15%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $11.8M | 44% |
| China | $7.2M | 27% |
| South Korea | $4.1M | 15% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 4.8% |
| Singapore | $917K | 3.4% |
| United States | $492K | 1.9% |
| Canada | $221K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $161K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $154K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $153K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, close to the world average of $1.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled alloy steel bar exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported hot-rolled alloy steel bar worth $2.4 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Israel (31%), Saudi Arabia (28%), Mauritania (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+854% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $729K | 31% |
| Saudi Arabia | $654K | 28% |
| Mauritania | $294K | 13% |
| Gambia | $206K | 8.7% |
| Qatar | $167K | 7.1% |
| India | $152K | 6.5% |
| Brunei | $35K | 1.5% |
| Bahrain | $32K | 1.4% |
| Kuwait | $17K | 0.7% |
| Angola | $16K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates hot-rolled alloy steel bar imports (HS 7228.30): 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 7228.30: Steel, alloy: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled alloy steel bar imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported hot-rolled alloy steel bar worth $26.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled alloy steel bar to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by China (27%) and South Korea (15%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 646% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled alloy steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled alloy steel bar to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.6 million in 2017 to $26.6 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2023 at $57.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export hot-rolled alloy steel bar?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Saudi Arabia and Mauritania. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $24.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel bar?
The HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel bar is subheading 7228.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7228 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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