Seamless carbon steel tube imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of seamless carbon steel tube by the United Arab Emirates reached $97.3 million in 2024 (87.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 201 countries. That is 40% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $97.3M | 87.7K t |
| 2023 | $69.6M | 48.6K t |
| 2022 | $40.2M | 22.5K t |
| 2021 | $29.0M | 17.7K t |
| 2020 | $31.7M | 28.1K t |
| 2019 | $56.7M | 45.0K t |
| 2018 | $46.1M | 36.5K t |
| 2017 | $40.7M | 37.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports seamless carbon steel tube from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $85.3M | 88% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $2.8M | 2.9% |
| Ukraine | $1.5M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $678K | 0.7% |
| India | $627K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $488K | 0.5% |
| Romania | $459K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $441K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, close to the world average of $1.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Seamless carbon steel tube exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $47.7 million of seamless carbon steel tube in 2024 (12.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Saudi Arabia alone took 91% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+948% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $43.6M | 92% |
| Israel | $1.9M | 3.9% |
| United States | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $418K | 0.9% |
| India | $241K | 0.5% |
| Nigeria | $121K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $112K | 0.2% |
| Angola | $52K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $44K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $39K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates seamless carbon steel tube imports (HS 7304.39): 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 7304.39: Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron): seamless, (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless carbon steel tube imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported seamless carbon steel tube worth $97.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 87.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 201 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless carbon steel tube to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($85.3 million), followed by Italy (3%) and Spain (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 264% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless carbon steel tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $1.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of seamless carbon steel tube to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.7 million in 2017 to $97.3 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $51.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export seamless carbon steel tube?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $47.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Israel and the United States. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $49.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless carbon steel tube?
The HS code for seamless carbon steel tube is subheading 7304.39. 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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