Steel angles miscellaneous imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $5.1 million of steel angles miscellaneous in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 40% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.5 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 | $5.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 11.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 8.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 1.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports steel angles miscellaneous from
Most of the value came from China (38%), Germany (25%), Philippines (23%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 38% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 25% |
| Philippines | $1.2M | 24% |
| India | $307K | 6% |
| United States | $118K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $79K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $53K | 1% |
| South Korea | $52K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, close to the world average of $1.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel angles miscellaneous exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of steel angles miscellaneous by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.3 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. United Kingdom alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 51% |
| Egypt | $430K | 13% |
| United States | $421K | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $219K | 6.6% |
| Kuwait | $134K | 4% |
| Qatar | $87K | 2.6% |
| Seychelles | $72K | 2.2% |
| Tanzania | $57K | 1.7% |
| Australia | $40K | 1.2% |
| Malawi | $30K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates steel angles miscellaneous imports (HS 7216.99): 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 7216.99: Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, n.e.c. in heading no. 7216.
Common questions
What is the value of steel angles miscellaneous imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported steel angles miscellaneous worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel angles miscellaneous to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Germany (25%) and the Philippines (23%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 357% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel angles miscellaneous per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel angles miscellaneous to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 210%. The peak was 2023 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export steel angles miscellaneous?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Egypt and the United States. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel angles miscellaneous?
The HS code for steel angles miscellaneous is subheading 7216.99. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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