Low carbon round steel bloom exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported low carbon round steel bloom worth $26.3 million (14.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 50% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $213.9 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 | $26.3M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $52.3M | 69.0K t |
| 2022 | $213.9M | 238.5K t |
| 2021 | $31.4M | 45.7K t |
| 2020 | $36.8M | 85.1K t |
| 2019 | $124.8M | 293.6K t |
| 2018 | $35.3M | 80.3K t |
| 2017 | $65.2M | 148.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports low carbon round steel bloom to
One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $17.5M | 67% |
| Tanzania | $5.2M | 20% |
| Mauritania | $2.4M | 9.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $729K | 2.8% |
| Uganda | $445K | 1.7% |
| Kuwait | $31K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.82 per kg, 82% above the world average of $1.00. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Low carbon round steel bloom imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported low carbon round steel bloom worth $1.7 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). India alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 99% |
| Canada | $9K | 0.5% |
| Bahrain | $4K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $4K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $0K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates low carbon round steel bloom exports (HS 7207.19): 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 7207.19: Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, other than rectangular or square cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of low carbon round steel bloom exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported low carbon round steel bloom worth $26.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 92 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries buy low carbon round steel bloom from the United Arab Emirates?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($17.5 million), followed by Tanzania (20%) and Mauritania (9%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Mauritania grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average export price of low carbon round steel bloom per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024, 82% above the world average of $1.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of low carbon round steel bloom from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $65.2 million in 2017 to $26.3 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2022 at $213.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $73.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import low carbon round steel bloom?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Canada and Bahrain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $24.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for low carbon round steel bloom?
The HS code for low carbon round steel bloom is subheading 7207.19. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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