Hot-rolled steel sheet thick imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported hot-rolled steel sheet thick worth $767.5 million (1.01 million tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 197 countries. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $767.5M | 1.01M t |
| 2023 | $689.2M | 765.3K t |
| 2022 | $525.6M | 521.3K t |
| 2021 | $325.3M | 372.7K t |
| 2020 | $233.2M | 372.7K t |
| 2019 | $423.5M | 593.8K t |
| 2018 | $350.2M | 484.8K t |
| 2017 | $127.7M | 212.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports hot-rolled steel sheet thick from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $497.3M | 65% |
| Japan | $59.6M | 7.8% |
| South Korea | $55.7M | 7.3% |
| France | $48.4M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $38.4M | 5% |
| Austria | $35.6M | 4.6% |
| India | $23.8M | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.9M | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $2.5M | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel sheet thick exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported hot-rolled steel sheet thick worth $17.1 million (17.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Israel accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $12.9M | 75% |
| Qatar | $811K | 4.7% |
| India | $725K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $711K | 4.2% |
| Zambia | $399K | 2.3% |
| Tanzania | $389K | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $333K | 2% |
| Mozambique | $206K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $193K | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $132K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates hot-rolled steel sheet thick imports (HS 7208.51): 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 7208.51: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel sheet thick imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported hot-rolled steel sheet thick worth $767.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.01 million tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 197 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel sheet thick to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($497.3 million), followed by Japan (8%) and South Korea (7%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 898% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel sheet thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $0.81 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 steel sheet thick to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $127.7 million in 2017 to $767.5 million in 2024, an increase of 501%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $430.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export hot-rolled steel sheet thick?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $17.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Qatar and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $750.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick is subheading 7208.51. 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?
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