Metal spraying wire and rods imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal spraying wire and rods by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.8 million in 2024 (257 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.0 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 | $3.8M | 257 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 485 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 980 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 551 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports metal spraying wire and rods from
The largest suppliers were United States (27%), China (19%), Bulgaria (16%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.0M | 27% |
| China | $719K | 19% |
| Bulgaria | $610K | 16% |
| Netherlands | $242K | 6.3% |
| France | $223K | 5.8% |
| India | $209K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $165K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $153K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $136K | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $76K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.93 per kg, 109% above the world average of $7.14. 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.
Metal spraying wire and rods exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of metal spraying wire and rods by the United Arab Emirates reached $849 thousand in 2024 (349 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cyprus grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $579K | 68% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 5.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $40K | 4.8% |
| Angola | $31K | 3.7% |
| Cyprus | $29K | 3.4% |
| Senegal | $28K | 3.3% |
| Mozambique | $17K | 2% |
| Seychelles | $17K | 2% |
| Bahrain | $13K | 1.5% |
| Niger | $9K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates metal spraying wire and rods imports (HS 8311.90): 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 8311.90: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides: of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding: wires and rods for metal spraying: n.e.c. in item no. 8311.
Common questions
What is the value of metal spraying wire and rods imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported metal spraying wire and rods worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 257 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal spraying wire and rods to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by China (19%) and Bulgaria (16%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal spraying wire and rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.93 per kg in 2024, 109% above the world average of $7.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal spraying wire and rods to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2018 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export metal spraying wire and rods?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $849 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and Burkina Faso. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal spraying wire and rods?
The HS code for metal spraying wire and rods is subheading 8311.90. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 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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