Stainless steel rod imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $13.1 million of stainless steel rod in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $13.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 2.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports stainless steel rod from
The largest suppliers were India (29%), China (25%), United Kingdom (25%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+852% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.8M | 29% |
| China | $3.3M | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $3.3M | 25% |
| Singapore | $572K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $556K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $489K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $298K | 2.3% |
| United States | $295K | 2.3% |
| Canada | $184K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $80K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.76 per kg, close to the world average of $4.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates stainless steel rod imports (HS 7222.11): 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 7222.11: Steel, stainless: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel rod imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported stainless steel rod worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 177 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel rod to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by China (25%) and the United Kingdom (25%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 852% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel rod per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.76 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $4.62 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 rod to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel rod?
The HS code for stainless steel rod is subheading 7222.11. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7222 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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