Nickel alloy wire imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nickel alloy wire by the United Arab Emirates reached $61.3 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 150 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $61.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $52.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $19.2M | 458 t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 471 t |
| 2020 | $21.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $21.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $18.8M | 789 t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 340 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports nickel alloy wire from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $31.4M | 51% |
| South Korea | $11.1M | 18% |
| Germany | $7.1M | 12% |
| Switzerland | $6.4M | 10% |
| India | $1.5M | 2.5% |
| United States | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| Austria | $1.0M | 1.7% |
| China | $520K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $284K | 0.5% |
| Estonia | $201K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $40.76 per kg, 21% above the world average of $33.72. 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.
Nickel alloy wire exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported nickel alloy wire worth $1.1 million (65 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (48%), Singapore (40%), Indonesia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $535K | 48% |
| Singapore | $441K | 40% |
| Indonesia | $86K | 7.8% |
| Pakistan | $39K | 3.6% |
| Kuwait | $2K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Georgia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
| Hungary | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates nickel alloy wire imports (HS 7505.22): 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 7505.22: Nickel: wire, of nickel alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel alloy wire imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported nickel alloy wire worth $61.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 150 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel alloy wire to the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($31.4 million), followed by South Korea (18%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel alloy wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $40.76 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $33.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nickel alloy wire to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $61.3 million in 2024, an increase of 681%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $26.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export nickel alloy wire?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Singapore and Indonesia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $60.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel alloy wire?
The HS code for nickel alloy wire is subheading 7505.22. 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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