Stainless butt welding fitting imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless butt welding fitting by the United Arab Emirates reached $44.6 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 191 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $44.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $39.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $27.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $16.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $27.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $23.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $15.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.4M | 1.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports stainless butt welding fitting from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), Italy (20%), South Korea (15%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.8M | 38% |
| Italy | $8.9M | 20% |
| South Korea | $6.7M | 15% |
| Norway | $4.9M | 11% |
| India | $2.3M | 5.2% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| Austria | $752K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $398K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $351K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.15 per kg, close to the world average of $13.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stainless butt welding fitting exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $2.9 million of stainless butt welding fitting in 2024 (165 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+412% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.6M | 55% |
| Netherlands | $589K | 20% |
| Italy | $326K | 11% |
| Philippines | $96K | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $74K | 2.5% |
| Seychelles | $52K | 1.8% |
| India | $36K | 1.2% |
| Brazil | $33K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $31K | 1.1% |
| China | $21K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates stainless butt welding fitting imports (HS 7307.23): 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 7307.23: Steel, stainless: tube or pipe fittings, butt welding fittings.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless butt welding fitting imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported stainless butt welding fitting worth $44.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 191 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless butt welding fitting to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($16.8 million), followed by Italy (20%) and South Korea (15%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless butt welding fitting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.15 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $13.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless butt welding fitting to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.4 million in 2017 to $44.6 million in 2024, an increase of 261%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export stainless butt welding fitting?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, the Netherlands and Italy. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $41.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless butt welding fitting?
The HS code for stainless butt welding fitting is subheading 7307.23. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7307 page.
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