Iron granules imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $4.1 million of iron granules in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 55% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.2 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 | $4.1M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 6.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports iron granules from
The largest suppliers were China (50%), Turkey (17%), Saudi Arabia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+448% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 50% |
| Turkey | $704K | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $600K | 15% |
| Thailand | $410K | 9.9% |
| Spain | $167K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $80K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $62K | 1.5% |
| India | $46K | 1.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $11K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, close to the world average of $0.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Iron granules exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.9 million of iron granules in 2024 (15.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (45%), Malaysia (31%), India (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 45% |
| Malaysia | $898K | 31% |
| India | $589K | 20% |
| Tanzania | $43K | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $39K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates iron granules imports (HS 7205.10): 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 7205.10: Iron or steel, pig iron, spiegeleisen: granules thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of iron granules imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported iron granules worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply iron granules to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Turkey (17%) and Saudi Arabia (14%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 448% on the year.
What is the average import price of iron granules per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of iron granules to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $9.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export iron granules?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for iron granules?
The HS code for iron granules is subheading 7205.10. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7205 page.
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