Seamless alloy steel tube exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of seamless alloy steel tube by the United Arab Emirates reached $58.0 million in 2024 (18.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 103 countries for exports of this product. That is 38% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 57% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $93.6 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 | $58.0M | 18.8K t |
| 2023 | $93.6M | 26.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $28.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 1.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports seamless alloy steel tube to
One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 98% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $57.0M | 98% |
| Canada | $283K | 0.5% |
| India | $204K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $162K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $93K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $75K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $66K | 0.1% |
| Qatar | $65K | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | $28K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $25K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.09 per kg, 39% above the world average of $2.23. 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.
Seamless alloy steel tube imports to the United Arab Emirates
Imports of seamless alloy steel tube by the United Arab Emirates reached $32.6 million in 2024 (18.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.6M | 54% |
| United States | $3.9M | 12% |
| India | $3.3M | 10% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 3.2% |
| Singapore | $950K | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $935K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $844K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $809K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $598K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates seamless alloy steel tube exports (HS 7304.59): 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 7304.59: Steel, alloy (not stainless steel): (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless alloy steel tube exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported seamless alloy steel tube worth $58.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 103 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries buy seamless alloy steel tube from the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 98% of the value ($57.0 million), followed by Canada (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average export price of seamless alloy steel tube per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.09 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $2.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of seamless alloy steel tube from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $58.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $93.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import seamless alloy steel tube?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $32.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $25.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless alloy steel tube?
The HS code for seamless alloy steel tube is subheading 7304.59. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 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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