Longitudinally welded line pipe imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of longitudinally welded line pipe by the United Arab Emirates reached $12.3 million in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $25.3 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 | $12.3M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $16.8M | 9.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 664 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $25.3M | 26.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 8.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports longitudinally welded line pipe from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 79% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $9.7M | 79% |
| China | $2.5M | 20% |
| Germany | $51K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $37K | 0.3% |
| India | $14K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, close to the world average of $1.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Longitudinally welded line pipe exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $360 thousand of longitudinally welded line pipe in 2024 (28 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $260K | 72% |
| Canada | $88K | 24% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10K | 2.8% |
| Seychelles | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates longitudinally welded line pipe imports (HS 7305.12): 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 7305.12: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), longitudinally welded (not submerged arc welded), having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm.
Common questions
What is the value of longitudinally welded line pipe imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported longitudinally welded line pipe worth $12.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 129 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply longitudinally welded line pipe to the United Arab Emirates?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by China (20%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of longitudinally welded line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of longitudinally welded line pipe to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $12.3 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. The peak was 2019 at $25.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export longitudinally welded line pipe?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $360 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Canada and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for longitudinally welded line pipe?
The HS code for longitudinally welded line pipe is subheading 7305.12. 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?
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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