Hot-rolled patterned steel sheet imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $10.7 million of hot-rolled patterned steel sheet in 2024 (19.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 38% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 49% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $17.2 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 | $10.7M | 19.0K t |
| 2023 | $17.2M | 24.8K t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 14.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 9.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 10.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 23.8K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 17.5K t |
| 2017 | $656K | 906 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports hot-rolled patterned steel sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+338% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.4M | 88% |
| Turkey | $805K | 7.5% |
| India | $352K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $46K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $22K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $10K | 0.1% |
| United States | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, 33% below the world average of $0.83, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates hot-rolled patterned steel sheet imports (HS 7208.40): 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 7208.40: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not 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 sheet imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported hot-rolled patterned steel sheet worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 192 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled patterned steel sheet to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 338% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled patterned steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $0.83 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 patterned steel sheet to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $656 thousand in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $17.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled patterned steel sheet?
The HS code for hot-rolled patterned steel sheet is subheading 7208.40. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
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