Steel angles small imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported steel angles small worth $15.4 million (27.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $21.6 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 | $15.4M | 27.6K t |
| 2023 | $18.5M | 28.6K t |
| 2022 | $20.2M | 29.7K t |
| 2021 | $21.6M | 34.3K t |
| 2020 | $13.7M | 28.5K t |
| 2019 | $14.9M | 29.8K t |
| 2018 | $19.4M | 35.2K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 21.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports steel angles small from
China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.3M | 80% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 14% |
| India | $684K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $256K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $42K | 0.3% |
| United States | $28K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $5K | 0% |
| Uzbekistan | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, 22% below the world average of $0.72, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel angles small exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported steel angles small worth $211 thousand (191 tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (46%), Seychelles (13%), Mozambique (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+994% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $97K | 46% |
| Seychelles | $28K | 13% |
| Mozambique | $22K | 10% |
| Uzbekistan | $19K | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 7.8% |
| Bahrain | $16K | 7.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5K | 2.1% |
| Benin | $4K | 1.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $3K | 1.6% |
| France | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates steel angles small imports (HS 7216.21): 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 7216.21: Iron or non-alloy steel: L sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm.
Common questions
What is the value of steel angles small imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported steel angles small worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 211 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel angles small to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($12.3 million), followed by Turkey (13%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 524% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel angles small per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $0.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel angles small to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2021 at $21.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export steel angles small?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $211 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, the Seychelles and Mozambique. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel angles small?
The HS code for steel angles small is subheading 7216.21. 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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