Hot-rolled steel strip imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported hot-rolled steel strip worth $2.1 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.8 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 | $2.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 905 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 967 t |
| 2020 | $290K | 249 t |
| 2019 | $271K | 301 t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $858K | 1.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports hot-rolled steel strip from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+249% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 75% |
| India | $512K | 24% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, 38% below the world average of $0.97, 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 steel strip imports (HS 7211.14): 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 7211.14: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, 4.75mm thick or more, excluding those of item no. 7211.13.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel strip imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported hot-rolled steel strip worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel strip to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by India (24%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 249% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $0.97 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 strip to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $858 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 144%. The peak was 2018 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel strip?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel strip is subheading 7211.14. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7211 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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