Rolling mill rolls imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rolling mill rolls by the United Arab Emirates reached $19.4 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 40% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $32.0 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 | $19.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $32.0M | 12.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 1.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports rolling mill rolls from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.3M | 84% |
| Austria | $1.5M | 7.9% |
| India | $935K | 4.8% |
| Italy | $171K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $106K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $98K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $77K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $75K | 0.4% |
| United States | $35K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.24 per kg, 28% below the world average of $4.53, 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.
Rolling mill rolls exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $335 thousand of rolling mill rolls in 2024 (34 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $324K | 97% |
| India | $6K | 1.7% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.6% |
| Senegal | $0K | 0.1% |
| Central African Republic | $0K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates rolling mill rolls imports (HS 8455.30): 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 8455.30: Metal-rolling mills: rolls thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of rolling mill rolls imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported rolling mill rolls worth $19.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 165 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply rolling mill rolls to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($16.3 million), followed by Austria (8%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of rolling mill rolls per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.24 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $4.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rolling mill rolls to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $19.4 million in 2024, an increase of 314%. The peak was 2023 at $32.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export rolling mill rolls?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $335 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, India and Tanzania. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $19.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rolling mill rolls?
The HS code for rolling mill rolls is subheading 8455.30. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8455 page.
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