Rods and wire for soldering and brazing imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $8.3 million of rods and wire for soldering and brazing in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 102% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $8.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 865 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 946 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports rods and wire for soldering and brazing from
Most of the value came from China (35%), India (29%), United States (18%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+231% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 35% |
| India | $2.4M | 29% |
| United States | $1.5M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $482K | 5.8% |
| Indonesia | $404K | 4.9% |
| France | $196K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $167K | 2% |
| Germany | $116K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $83K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.69 per kg, 53% below the world average of $7.86, 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.
Rods and wire for soldering and brazing exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported rods and wire for soldering and brazing worth $330 thousand (1.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Senegal (37%), Mauritania (22%), Seychelles (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $121K | 37% |
| Mauritania | $73K | 22% |
| Seychelles | $37K | 11% |
| Burkina Faso | $33K | 10% |
| Kenya | $12K | 3.7% |
| Maldives | $8K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $8K | 2.4% |
| Central African Republic | $7K | 2.2% |
| Georgia | $4K | 1.2% |
| Pakistan | $4K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates rods and wire for soldering and brazing imports (HS 8311.30): 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 8311.30: Rods and wire: coated rods and cored wire, of base metal, for soldering, brazing or welding by flame.
Common questions
What is the value of rods and wire for soldering and brazing imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported rods and wire for soldering and brazing worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 210 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 102% on 2023.
Which countries supply rods and wire for soldering and brazing to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by India (29%) and the United States (18%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 231% on the year.
What is the average import price of rods and wire for soldering and brazing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.69 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $7.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rods and wire for soldering and brazing to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 153%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export rods and wire for soldering and brazing?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $330 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Mauritania and the Seychelles. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for rods and wire for soldering and brazing?
The HS code for rods and wire for soldering and brazing is subheading 8311.30. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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