Longitudinally welded large pipe imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $62.2 million of longitudinally welded large pipe in 2024 (37.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 156 countries. That is 34% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $94.3 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 | $62.2M | 37.0K t |
| 2023 | $94.3M | 44.7K t |
| 2022 | $62.5M | 30.5K t |
| 2021 | $23.1M | 28.0K t |
| 2020 | $55.7M | 31.8K t |
| 2019 | $48.3M | 34.8K t |
| 2018 | $69.1M | 66.0K t |
| 2017 | $43.6M | 45.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports longitudinally welded large pipe from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (49%), China (24%), Germany (21%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $30.7M | 49% |
| China | $14.6M | 24% |
| Germany | $12.8M | 21% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 1.6% |
| Finland | $282K | 0.5% |
| Norway | $206K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $38K | 0.1% |
| United States | $14K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.68 per kg, 25% below the world average of $2.25, 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.
Longitudinally welded large pipe exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $3.1 million of longitudinally welded large pipe in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (43%), Saudi Arabia (29%), Netherlands (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.3M | 43% |
| Saudi Arabia | $914K | 29% |
| Netherlands | $464K | 15% |
| Italy | $172K | 5.5% |
| Qatar | $80K | 2.6% |
| Poland | $79K | 2.5% |
| Australia | $45K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0.1% |
| Serbia | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates longitudinally welded large pipe imports (HS 7305.31): 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 7305.31: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes (other than line pipe or casing of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines), longitudinally welded, having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm, (not seamless).
Common questions
What is the value of longitudinally welded large pipe imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported longitudinally welded large pipe worth $62.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 156 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply longitudinally welded large pipe to the United Arab Emirates?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($30.7 million), followed by China (24%) and Germany (21%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 121% on the year.
What is the average import price of longitudinally welded large pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $2.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of longitudinally welded large pipe to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.6 million in 2017 to $62.2 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2023 at $94.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $57.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export longitudinally welded large pipe?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $59.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for longitudinally welded large pipe?
The HS code for longitudinally welded large pipe is subheading 7305.31. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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