Seamless stainless tube imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $24.0 million of seamless stainless tube in 2024 (28.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 3% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $24.0M | 28.3K t |
| 2023 | $23.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $25.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $14.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $24.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $28.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $19.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $17.2M | 2.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports seamless stainless tube from
The largest suppliers were Kuwait (39%), China (20%), United States (5%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+535% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $9.4M | 39% |
| China | $4.9M | 20% |
| United States | $1.3M | 5.3% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $997K | 4.2% |
| France | $889K | 3.7% |
| India | $850K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $841K | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $583K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, 87% below the world average of $6.51, 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.
Seamless stainless tube exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported seamless stainless tube worth $1.4 million (427 tonnes). Most of it went to India (33%), Seychelles (19%), Saudi Arabia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $448K | 33% |
| Seychelles | $253K | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $190K | 14% |
| Nicaragua | $81K | 6% |
| Pakistan | $77K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $76K | 5.6% |
| Brazil | $61K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $58K | 4.2% |
| Singapore | $43K | 3.2% |
| United States | $18K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates seamless stainless tube imports (HS 7304.49): 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 7304.49: Steel, stainless: (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless stainless tube imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported seamless stainless tube worth $24.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 185 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless stainless tube to the United Arab Emirates?
Kuwait was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by China (20%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 535% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless stainless tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $6.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of seamless stainless tube to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.2 million in 2017 to $24.0 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2019 at $28.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export seamless stainless tube?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, the Seychelles and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $22.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless stainless tube?
The HS code for seamless stainless tube is subheading 7304.49. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
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