Nickel alloy rods imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nickel alloy rods by the United Arab Emirates reached $58.3 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 44% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% a year on average.
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 | $58.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $40.4M | 943 t |
| 2022 | $17.8M | 481 t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 333 t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 372 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 193 t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 149 t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 208 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports nickel alloy rods from
Most of the value came from Italy (33%), United Kingdom (24%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $19.0M | 33% |
| United Kingdom | $13.8M | 24% |
| China | $9.6M | 17% |
| United States | $7.0M | 12% |
| Singapore | $3.3M | 5.6% |
| Australia | $2.4M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $960K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $473K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $387K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $364K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $41.26 per kg, close to the world average of $37.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nickel alloy rods exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.2 million of nickel alloy rods in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 51% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $619K | 51% |
| India | $374K | 31% |
| China | $195K | 16% |
| Egypt | $17K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates nickel alloy rods imports (HS 7505.12): 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 7505.12: Nickel: bars, rods and profiles, of nickel alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel alloy rods imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported nickel alloy rods worth $58.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 138 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel alloy rods to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($19.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (24%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 511% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel alloy rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $41.26 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $37.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of nickel alloy rods to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $58.3 million in 2024, an increase of 945%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export nickel alloy rods?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, India and China. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $57.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel alloy rods?
The HS code for nickel alloy rods is subheading 7505.12. It sits in HS chapter 75 (nickel and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7505 page.
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