Silico-manganese steel wire imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of silico-manganese steel wire by the United Arab Emirates reached $7.8 million in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $7.8M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 3.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports silico-manganese steel wire from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 66% |
| United States | $1.0M | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $455K | 5.9% |
| Malaysia | $434K | 5.6% |
| India | $166K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $155K | 2% |
| Germany | $155K | 2% |
| Italy | $154K | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $51K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, 22% below the world average of $1.34, 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.
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The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates silico-manganese steel wire imports (HS 7229.20): 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 7229.20: Steel, alloy: wire, of silico-manganese steel.
Common questions
What is the value of silico-manganese steel wire imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported silico-manganese steel wire worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply silico-manganese steel wire to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by the United States (13%) and the Czech Republic (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 486% on the year.
What is the average import price of silico-manganese steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $1.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of silico-manganese steel wire to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 164%. The peak was 2023 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for silico-manganese steel wire?
The HS code for silico-manganese steel wire is subheading 7229.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7229 page.
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