Stainless steel flange imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless steel flange by the United Arab Emirates reached $53.6 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 204 countries. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $53.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $63.3M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $39.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $27.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $41.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $41.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $27.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $24.6M | 3.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports stainless steel flange from
Most of the value came from India (34%), China (21%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $18.2M | 34% |
| China | $11.4M | 21% |
| Italy | $7.9M | 15% |
| Germany | $5.5M | 10% |
| Norway | $2.5M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $2.2M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 1.9% |
| United States | $549K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $507K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.09 per kg, close to the world average of $7.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stainless steel flange exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $4.4 million of stainless steel flange in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kazakhstan (29%), United States (15%), Germany (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $1.3M | 29% |
| United States | $647K | 15% |
| Germany | $580K | 13% |
| Malaysia | $424K | 9.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $272K | 6.1% |
| Qatar | $227K | 5.1% |
| Kuwait | $151K | 3.4% |
| India | $150K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $104K | 2.4% |
| Seychelles | $77K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates stainless steel flange imports (HS 7307.21): 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 7307.21: Steel, stainless: tube or pipe fittings, flanges, of stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel flange imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported stainless steel flange worth $53.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 204 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel flange to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($18.2 million), followed by China (21%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel flange per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.09 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $7.72 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 flange to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.6 million in 2017 to $53.6 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. The peak was 2023 at $63.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export stainless steel flange?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, the United States and Germany. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $49.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel flange?
The HS code for stainless steel flange is subheading 7307.21. 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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