Medium hot-rolled steel coil imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported medium hot-rolled steel coil worth $325.5 million (614.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 164 countries. That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $577.3 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 | $325.5M | 614.1K t |
| 2023 | $433.3M | 674.2K t |
| 2022 | $411.8M | 560.7K t |
| 2021 | $577.3M | 725.9K t |
| 2020 | $206.0M | 440.4K t |
| 2019 | $190.3M | 364.8K t |
| 2018 | $198.7M | 329.7K t |
| 2017 | $148.9M | 314.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports medium hot-rolled steel coil from
China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $239.7M | 74% |
| Japan | $51.2M | 16% |
| India | $18.9M | 5.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.1M | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $6.8M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $220K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $113K | 0% |
| France | $76K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, close to the world average of $0.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medium hot-rolled steel coil exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $8.6 million of medium hot-rolled steel coil in 2024 (12.5 thousand tonnes). Israel alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+232% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $8.6M | 100% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates medium hot-rolled steel coil imports (HS 7208.38): 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 7208.38: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm.
Common questions
What is the value of medium hot-rolled steel coil imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported medium hot-rolled steel coil worth $325.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 614.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 164 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium hot-rolled steel coil to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($239.7 million), followed by Japan (16%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium hot-rolled steel coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $0.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medium hot-rolled steel coil to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $148.9 million in 2017 to $325.5 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. The peak was 2021 at $577.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $311.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export medium hot-rolled steel coil?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $8.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Saudi Arabia and Belgium. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $316.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium hot-rolled steel coil?
The HS code for medium hot-rolled steel coil is subheading 7208.38. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 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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