Plastic-coated steel strip imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $10.3 million of plastic-coated steel strip in 2024 (10.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.5 million.
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 | $10.3M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 8.0K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 9.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports plastic-coated steel strip from
Most of the value came from India (38%), China (33%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.9M | 38% |
| China | $3.4M | 33% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 13% |
| Turkey | $931K | 9% |
| South Korea | $550K | 5.3% |
| Greece | $222K | 2.2% |
| Sweden | $24K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.03 per kg, 38% below the world average of $1.65, 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.
Plastic-coated steel strip exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported plastic-coated steel strip worth $204 thousand (100 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Greece accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $150K | 73% |
| United States | $28K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 8.1% |
| Singapore | $7K | 3.5% |
| Maldives | $3K | 1.2% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates plastic-coated steel strip imports (HS 7212.40): 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 7212.40: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, painted, varnished or coated with plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated steel strip imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported plastic-coated steel strip worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated steel strip to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by China (33%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated steel strip to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export plastic-coated steel strip?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $204 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Greece, the United States and the Netherlands. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated steel strip?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel strip is subheading 7212.40. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 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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