Hot-rolled alloy steel sheet imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported hot-rolled alloy steel sheet worth $154.1 million (116.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value rose 36% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $238.0 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 | $154.1M | 116.9K t |
| 2023 | $113.2M | 88.2K t |
| 2022 | $125.3M | 92.8K t |
| 2021 | $168.4M | 96.0K t |
| 2020 | $132.4M | 131.2K t |
| 2019 | $234.6M | 175.4K t |
| 2018 | $238.0M | 172.6K t |
| 2017 | $161.7M | 298.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports hot-rolled alloy steel sheet from
Most of the value came from Japan (48%), Sweden (13%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $73.7M | 48% |
| Sweden | $20.0M | 13% |
| China | $15.1M | 9.8% |
| Germany | $13.0M | 8.5% |
| Slovenia | $10.2M | 6.6% |
| Finland | $8.8M | 5.7% |
| France | $6.5M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $3.2M | 2.1% |
| India | $1.3M | 0.9% |
| Australia | $697K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, close to the world average of $1.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled alloy steel sheet exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported hot-rolled alloy steel sheet worth $3.3 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Benin (28%), Sweden (24%), United States (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+299% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $918K | 28% |
| Sweden | $788K | 24% |
| United States | $425K | 13% |
| Bahrain | $309K | 9.3% |
| India | $243K | 7.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $231K | 6.9% |
| Zambia | $61K | 1.8% |
| Philippines | $58K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $56K | 1.7% |
| Qatar | $55K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates hot-rolled alloy steel sheet imports (HS 7225.40): 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 7225.40: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not in coils.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled alloy steel sheet imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported hot-rolled alloy steel sheet worth $154.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 116.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 174 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled alloy steel sheet to the United Arab Emirates?
Japan was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($73.7 million), followed by Sweden (13%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled alloy steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.47 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 sheet to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $161.7 million in 2017 to $154.1 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2018 at $238.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $166.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export hot-rolled alloy steel sheet?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Sweden and the United States. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $150.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel sheet?
The HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel sheet is subheading 7225.40. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7225 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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