Low carbon square steel bloom exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $65.6 million of low carbon square steel bloom in 2024 (120.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $346.6 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 | $65.6M | 120.3K t |
| 2023 | $96.8M | 162.4K t |
| 2022 | $270.4M | 396.0K t |
| 2021 | $346.6M | 592.8K t |
| 2020 | $128.5M | 316.1K t |
| 2019 | $80.1M | 190.0K t |
| 2018 | $283.4M | 343.3K t |
| 2017 | $124.4M | 299.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports low carbon square steel bloom to
Most of it went to Thailand (48%), Egypt (15%), Morocco (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $31.6M | 48% |
| Egypt | $9.9M | 15% |
| Morocco | $8.4M | 13% |
| Turkey | $7.6M | 12% |
| Italy | $5.1M | 7.8% |
| Pakistan | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| Uganda | $876K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $682K | 1% |
| Philippines | $83K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, close to the world average of $0.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Low carbon square steel bloom imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $48.1 million of low carbon square steel bloom in 2024 (108.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. China alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $42.9M | 89% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.8M | 9.9% |
| India | $296K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $173K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates low carbon square steel bloom exports (HS 7207.11): 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 7207.11: Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel: containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (including square) cross-section, width less than twice thickness.
Common questions
What is the value of low carbon square steel bloom exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported low carbon square steel bloom worth $65.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 120.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 83 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy low carbon square steel bloom from the United Arab Emirates?
Thailand was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($31.6 million), followed by Egypt (15%) and Morocco (13%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average export price of low carbon square steel bloom per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of low carbon square steel bloom from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $124.4 million in 2017 to $65.6 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2021 at $346.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $174.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import low carbon square steel bloom?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $48.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Saudi Arabia and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for low carbon square steel bloom?
The HS code for low carbon square steel bloom is subheading 7207.11. 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?
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