Non-rectangular steel bar exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $7.4 million of non-rectangular steel bar in 2024 (9.1 thousand tonnes). That is 95% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $158.1 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 | $7.4M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $158.1M | 219.9K t |
| 2022 | $34.7M | 35.5K t |
| 2021 | $20.8M | 26.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 13.7K t |
| 2019 | $16.2M | 28.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 17.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 2.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports non-rectangular steel bar to
Israel alone took 79% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $5.8M | 79% |
| France | $613K | 8.3% |
| Seychelles | $606K | 8.2% |
| Thailand | $80K | 1.1% |
| Tanzania | $77K | 1% |
| Senegal | $70K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $52K | 0.7% |
| Central African Republic | $38K | 0.5% |
| India | $14K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Non-rectangular steel bar imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported non-rectangular steel bar worth $5.3 million (6.4 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 56% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 56% |
| Spain | $919K | 17% |
| India | $693K | 13% |
| Turkey | $553K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $77K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $49K | 0.9% |
| Norway | $23K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $23K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $16K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $11K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates non-rectangular steel bar exports (HS 7214.99): 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 7214.99: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of non-rectangular steel bar exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported non-rectangular steel bar worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 124 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 95% on 2023.
Which countries buy non-rectangular steel bar from the United Arab Emirates?
Israel was the largest buyer with 79% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by France (8%) and the Seychelles (8%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 286% on the year.
What is the average export price of non-rectangular steel bar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of non-rectangular steel bar from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 588%. The peak was 2023 at $158.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import non-rectangular steel bar?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Spain and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-rectangular steel bar?
The HS code for non-rectangular steel bar is subheading 7214.99. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7214 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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