Other steel wire exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported other steel wire worth $5.9 million (5.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 54% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.5 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 | $5.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.7M | 13.0K t |
| 2022 | $17.5M | 12.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 17.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 15.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $515K | 6.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports other steel wire to
Kuwait alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $3.0M | 52% |
| United States | $1.6M | 28% |
| Egypt | $678K | 12% |
| Bahrain | $196K | 3.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $61K | 1% |
| Portugal | $43K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $39K | 0.7% |
| Cyprus | $34K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $31K | 0.5% |
| Seychelles | $25K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, 24% below the world average of $1.37, 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 steel wire imports to the United Arab Emirates
Imports of other steel wire by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.0 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 61% |
| India | $481K | 16% |
| Turkey | $172K | 5.8% |
| Taiwan | $134K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $114K | 3.8% |
| South Africa | $78K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $67K | 2.3% |
| United States | $64K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $35K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates other steel wire exports (HS 7217.90): 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 7217.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, n.e.c. in heading no. 7217.
Common questions
What is the value of other steel wire exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported other steel wire worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 117 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries buy other steel wire from the United Arab Emirates?
Kuwait was the largest buyer with 52% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by the United States (28%) and Egypt (12%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average export price of other steel wire per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $1.37 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 steel wire from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $515 thousand in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $17.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import other steel wire?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Turkey. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for other steel wire?
The HS code for other steel wire is subheading 7217.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7217 page.
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