Stainless steel elbow imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless steel elbow by the United Arab Emirates reached $11.5 million in 2024 (506 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 47% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $21.8 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 | $11.5M | 506 t |
| 2023 | $21.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 750 t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 983 t |
| 2020 | $11.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 954 t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 389 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports stainless steel elbow from
The largest suppliers were United States (36%), United Kingdom (17%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+614% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.2M | 36% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 17% |
| India | $1.1M | 9.3% |
| China | $605K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $571K | 5% |
| South Korea | $503K | 4.4% |
| Israel | $500K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $452K | 3.9% |
| Norway | $400K | 3.5% |
| Taiwan | $305K | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.73 per kg, close to the world average of $20.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stainless steel elbow exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $606 thousand of stainless steel elbow in 2024 (72 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $303K | 50% |
| Mozambique | $78K | 13% |
| United States | $26K | 4.2% |
| Brazil | $26K | 4.2% |
| Malaysia | $21K | 3.5% |
| Benin | $20K | 3.3% |
| Qatar | $20K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 3.2% |
| Kuwait | $12K | 2% |
| Pakistan | $8K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates stainless steel elbow imports (HS 7307.22): 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 7307.22: Steel, stainless: tube or pipe fittings, threaded elbows, bends and sleeves.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel elbow imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported stainless steel elbow worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 506 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel elbow to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (17%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 614% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel elbow per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.73 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $20.30 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 elbow to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2023 at $21.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export stainless steel elbow?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $606 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Mozambique and the United States. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel elbow?
The HS code for stainless steel elbow is subheading 7307.22. 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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