Stainless steel cookware imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $167.8 million of stainless steel cookware in 2024 (21.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 22% 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 | $167.8M | 21.2K t |
| 2023 | $137.0M | 30.6K t |
| 2022 | $142.2M | 33.7K t |
| 2021 | $118.1M | 27.8K t |
| 2020 | $138.3M | 14.8K t |
| 2019 | $101.1M | 17.5K t |
| 2018 | $86.6M | 14.1K t |
| 2017 | $128.8M | 15.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports stainless steel cookware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $107.3M | 64% |
| India | $35.6M | 21% |
| Turkey | $8.6M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 1.7% |
| France | $2.7M | 1.6% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 1.5% |
| United States | $1.3M | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 0.7% |
| Spain | $795K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $551K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.90 per kg, close to the world average of $7.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stainless steel cookware exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of stainless steel cookware by the United Arab Emirates reached $6.4 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (17%), Seychelles (15%), India (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+259% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 17% |
| Seychelles | $933K | 15% |
| India | $676K | 11% |
| Kuwait | $629K | 9.9% |
| Bahrain | $609K | 9.5% |
| United States | $553K | 8.7% |
| Maldives | $195K | 3.1% |
| Qatar | $188K | 2.9% |
| Mozambique | $144K | 2.3% |
| Angola | $138K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates stainless steel cookware imports (HS 7323.93): 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 7323.93: Steel, stainless: table, kitchen and other household articles and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel cookware imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported stainless steel cookware worth $167.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 221 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel cookware to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($107.3 million), followed by India (21%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel cookware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.90 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $7.30 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 steel cookware to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $128.8 million in 2017 to $167.8 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $127.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export stainless steel cookware?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $6.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the Seychelles and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $161.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel cookware?
The HS code for stainless steel cookware is subheading 7323.93. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7323 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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