Hot rolling mills imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $3.7 million of hot rolling mills in 2024 (854 tonnes). Value fell 82% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $20.3 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 | $3.7M | 854 t |
| 2023 | $20.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $19.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 645 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 640 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 290 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 201 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 323 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports hot rolling mills from
Italy alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+277% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.5M | 66% |
| China | $843K | 23% |
| India | $338K | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 0.9% |
| United States | $32K | 0.9% |
| Lebanon | $14K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.37 per kg, 51% below the world average of $8.87, 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.
Hot rolling mills exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported hot rolling mills worth $299 thousand (13 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $299K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates hot rolling mills imports (HS 8455.21): 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 8455.21: Metal-rolling mills: hot or combination hot and cold rolling mills.
Common questions
What is the value of hot rolling mills imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported hot rolling mills worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 854 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 146 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot rolling mills to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (23%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 277% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot rolling mills per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.37 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $8.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hot rolling mills to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2023 at $20.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export hot rolling mills?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $299 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot rolling mills?
The HS code for hot rolling mills is subheading 8455.21. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8455 page.
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