Hot-rolled patterned steel coil imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported hot-rolled patterned steel coil worth $11.6 million (22.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 61% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $78.4 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 | $11.6M | 22.2K t |
| 2023 | $29.5M | 43.1K t |
| 2022 | $28.1M | 34.4K t |
| 2021 | $21.5M | 30.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 12.9K t |
| 2018 | $78.4M | 134.7K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 21.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports hot-rolled patterned steel coil from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.6M | 100% |
| Kuwait | $24K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, 40% below the world average of $0.86, 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.
Hot-rolled patterned steel coil exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported hot-rolled patterned steel coil worth $313 thousand (104 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $275K | 88% |
| Zambia | $23K | 7.2% |
| Pakistan | $7K | 2.3% |
| Benin | $7K | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.5% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates hot-rolled patterned steel coil imports (HS 7208.10): 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 7208.10: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, with patterns in relief.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled patterned steel coil imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported hot-rolled patterned steel coil worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 155 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled patterned steel coil to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($11.6 million), followed by Kuwait (0%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled patterned steel coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $0.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hot-rolled patterned steel coil to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2018 at $78.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export hot-rolled patterned steel coil?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $313 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Zambia and Pakistan. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled patterned steel coil?
The HS code for hot-rolled patterned steel coil is subheading 7208.10. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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