Other hot-rolled steel exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of other hot-rolled steel by the United Arab Emirates reached $5.3 million in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 52% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $15.4 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 | $5.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 10.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 11.3K t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 18.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 13.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 7.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports other hot-rolled steel to
Most of it went to Pakistan (49%), Saudi Arabia (25%), Israel (13%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $2.6M | 49% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 25% |
| Israel | $680K | 13% |
| Egypt | $257K | 4.9% |
| Tanzania | $219K | 4.1% |
| Lebanon | $66K | 1.3% |
| Kuwait | $56K | 1.1% |
| Seychelles | $46K | 0.9% |
| Madagascar | $14K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $4K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, 26% below the world average of $1.01, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other hot-rolled steel imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $2.8 million of other hot-rolled steel in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 94% |
| India | $81K | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $49K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates other hot-rolled steel exports (HS 7208.90): 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 7208.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7208.
Common questions
What is the value of other hot-rolled steel exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported other hot-rolled steel worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 114 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries buy other hot-rolled steel from the United Arab Emirates?
Pakistan was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (25%) and Israel (13%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average export price of other hot-rolled steel per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $1.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of other hot-rolled steel from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2021 at $15.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import other hot-rolled steel?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and South Korea. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for other hot-rolled steel?
The HS code for other hot-rolled steel is subheading 7208.90. 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?
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