Round stainless ingot imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of round stainless ingot by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.2 million in 2024 (209 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $2.2M | 209 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 348 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 244 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 366 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 189 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 458 t |
| 2018 | $934K | 234 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 299 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports round stainless ingot from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (45%), India (31%), Spain (9%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 45% |
| India | $698K | 31% |
| Spain | $202K | 9% |
| South Africa | $170K | 7.6% |
| Zambia | $101K | 4.5% |
| Taiwan | $33K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $3K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $3K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.68 per kg, 331% above the world average of $2.48. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Round stainless ingot exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of round stainless ingot by the United Arab Emirates reached $443 thousand in 2024 (209 tonnes). Thailand alone took 62% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $276K | 62% |
| Bahrain | $87K | 20% |
| Uganda | $51K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $22K | 5% |
| India | $5K | 1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates round stainless ingot imports (HS 7218.99): 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 7218.99: Steel, stainless: semi-finished products, other than of rectangular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of round stainless ingot imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported round stainless ingot worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 209 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply round stainless ingot to the United Arab Emirates?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by India (31%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 844% on the year.
What is the average import price of round stainless ingot per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.68 per kg in 2024, 331% above the world average of $2.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of round stainless ingot to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2023 at $2.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export round stainless ingot?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $443 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Thailand, Bahrain and Uganda. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for round stainless ingot?
The HS code for round stainless ingot is subheading 7218.99. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7218 page.
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