Stainless steel angle imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless steel angle by the United Arab Emirates reached $9.4 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $49.0 million.
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 | $9.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $49.0M | 35.4K t |
| 2020 | $18.2M | 12.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 2.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports stainless steel angle from
Most of the value came from India (42%), China (24%), Turkey (8%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.0M | 42% |
| China | $2.2M | 24% |
| Turkey | $773K | 8.3% |
| Italy | $694K | 7.4% |
| Norway | $576K | 6.2% |
| United States | $163K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $151K | 1.6% |
| France | $148K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $121K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $106K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.31 per kg, close to the world average of $3.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stainless steel angle exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $4.1 million of stainless steel angle in 2024 (826 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Saudi Arabia alone took 86% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.5M | 86% |
| Kuwait | $288K | 7% |
| Gambia | $139K | 3.4% |
| Qatar | $49K | 1.2% |
| Canada | $24K | 0.6% |
| United States | $22K | 0.5% |
| Bahrain | $17K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $15K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $15K | 0.4% |
| Seychelles | $11K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates stainless steel angle imports (HS 7222.40): 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 7222.40: Steel, stainless: angles, shapes and sections.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel angle imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported stainless steel angle worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel angle to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by China (24%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 471% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel angle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.31 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $3.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of stainless steel angle to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2021 at $49.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export stainless steel angle?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the Gambia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel angle?
The HS code for stainless steel angle is subheading 7222.40. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7222 page.
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