Steel bridge structure imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported steel bridge structure worth $99.5 million (119.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 189 countries. Value fell 49% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $196.0 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 | $99.5M | 119.7K t |
| 2023 | $196.0M | 114.9K t |
| 2022 | $175.5M | 172.5K t |
| 2021 | $121.4M | 130.3K t |
| 2020 | $81.8M | 110.7K t |
| 2019 | $104.1M | 141.1K t |
| 2018 | $105.3M | 135.6K t |
| 2017 | $80.4M | 128.3K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports steel bridge structure from
One supplier dominates: Bahrain accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $87.1M | 88% |
| Germany | $6.0M | 6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 1.6% |
| China | $1.5M | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 1% |
| Italy | $966K | 1% |
| Kuwait | $713K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $321K | 0.3% |
| India | $89K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $79K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, 53% below the world average of $1.75, 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 bridge structure exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $25.4 million of steel bridge structure in 2024 (15.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Bahrain (35%), Saudi Arabia (22%), India (20%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+361% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $8.9M | 35% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.5M | 22% |
| India | $5.0M | 20% |
| Portugal | $3.5M | 14% |
| United States | $969K | 3.8% |
| Australia | $455K | 1.8% |
| Kuwait | $261K | 1% |
| Singapore | $215K | 0.9% |
| Togo | $164K | 0.6% |
| Qatar | $107K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates steel bridge structure imports (HS 7308.10): 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 7308.10: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, bridges and bridge-sections.
Common questions
What is the value of steel bridge structure imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported steel bridge structure worth $99.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 119.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 189 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel bridge structure to the United Arab Emirates?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($87.1 million), followed by Germany (6%) and Saudi Arabia (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 830% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel bridge structure per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $1.75 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 bridge structure to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $80.4 million in 2017 to $99.5 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2023 at $196.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $120.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export steel bridge structure?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $25.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $74.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel bridge structure?
The HS code for steel bridge structure is subheading 7308.10. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
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