Hot-rolled rectangular steel bar imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.0 million of hot-rolled rectangular steel bar in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $20.2 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 | $4.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $20.2M | 36.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $842K | 1.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports hot-rolled rectangular steel bar from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+504% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 85% |
| Turkey | $215K | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $157K | 4% |
| Germany | $91K | 2.3% |
| India | $67K | 1.7% |
| Norway | $50K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, 25% below the world average of $0.81, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates hot-rolled rectangular steel bar imports (HS 7214.91): 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 7214.91: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled rectangular steel bar imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported hot-rolled rectangular steel bar worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled rectangular steel bar to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Turkey (5%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 504% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled rectangular steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $0.81 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 rectangular steel bar to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $842 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 371%. The peak was 2019 at $20.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled rectangular steel bar?
The HS code for hot-rolled rectangular steel bar is subheading 7214.91. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7214 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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