Hot-rolled stainless plate imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $24.7 million of hot-rolled stainless plate in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $34.0 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 | $24.7M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $34.0M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $29.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $16.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $20.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $28.8M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $22.4M | 9.1K t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 5.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports hot-rolled stainless plate from
Most of the value came from China (28%), India (26%), Sweden (13%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 28% |
| India | $6.3M | 26% |
| Sweden | $3.3M | 14% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 11% |
| Taiwan | $1.4M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $765K | 3.1% |
| Norway | $716K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $516K | 2.1% |
| Japan | $429K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $380K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.57 per kg, close to the world average of $3.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled stainless plate exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $205 thousand of hot-rolled stainless plate in 2024 (58 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Lithuania (34%), Netherlands (21%), Singapore (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+398% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $70K | 34% |
| Netherlands | $43K | 21% |
| Singapore | $41K | 20% |
| Qatar | $34K | 17% |
| Morocco | $10K | 4.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 2.9% |
| Seychelles | $1K | 0.6% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates hot-rolled stainless plate imports (HS 7219.22): 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 7219.22: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled stainless plate imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported hot-rolled stainless plate worth $24.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 176 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled stainless plate to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by India (26%) and Sweden (13%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled stainless plate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.57 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.50 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 stainless plate to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.7 million in 2017 to $24.7 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2023 at $34.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export hot-rolled stainless plate?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $205 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lithuania, the Netherlands and Singapore. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $24.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled stainless plate?
The HS code for hot-rolled stainless plate is subheading 7219.22. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 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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