Hot-rolled stainless steel sheet imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported hot-rolled stainless steel sheet worth $32.0 million (9.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $32.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $29.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $20.5M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $24.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $25.5M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $21.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 3.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports hot-rolled stainless steel sheet from
The largest suppliers were India (34%), China (33%), South Korea (12%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $10.9M | 34% |
| China | $10.6M | 33% |
| South Korea | $3.9M | 12% |
| Norway | $2.1M | 6.5% |
| Slovenia | $1.4M | 4.3% |
| Taiwan | $846K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $609K | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $476K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $470K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $355K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.41 per kg, close to the world average of $3.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled stainless steel sheet exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $478 thousand of hot-rolled stainless steel sheet in 2024 (61 tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (49%), Seychelles (26%), Brazil (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $232K | 49% |
| Seychelles | $124K | 26% |
| Brazil | $55K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 6.2% |
| Malaysia | $24K | 5.1% |
| Maldives | $7K | 1.5% |
| Singapore | $5K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.3% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates hot-rolled stainless steel sheet imports (HS 7219.21): 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 7219.21: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled stainless steel sheet imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported hot-rolled stainless steel sheet worth $32.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 157 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled stainless steel sheet to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by China (33%) and South Korea (12%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 143% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled stainless steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.41 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $3.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled stainless steel sheet to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $32.0 million in 2024, an increase of 213%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export hot-rolled stainless steel sheet?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $478 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the Seychelles and Brazil. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $31.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled stainless steel sheet?
The HS code for hot-rolled stainless steel sheet is subheading 7219.21. 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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