Large diameter hot-rolled bar exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of large diameter hot-rolled bar by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.0 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 83% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $9.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 15.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports large diameter hot-rolled bar to
Israel alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Maldives grew fastest (+559% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $1.5M | 73% |
| Maldives | $294K | 15% |
| Seychelles | $114K | 5.7% |
| Philippines | $69K | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $60K | 3% |
| Zimbabwe | $7K | 0.4% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates large diameter hot-rolled bar exports (HS 7213.99): 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 7213.99: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring 14mm or more in diameter.
Common questions
What is the value of large diameter hot-rolled bar exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported large diameter hot-rolled bar worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 91 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 83% on 2023.
Which countries buy large diameter hot-rolled bar from the United Arab Emirates?
Israel was the largest buyer with 73% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the Maldives (15%) and the Seychelles (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. The Maldives grew fastest among the top ten, up 559% on the year.
What is the average export price of large diameter hot-rolled bar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of large diameter hot-rolled bar from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 79%. The peak was 2017 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for large diameter hot-rolled bar?
The HS code for large diameter hot-rolled bar is subheading 7213.99. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7213 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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