Steel butt welding fitting imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel butt welding fitting by the United Arab Emirates reached $72.9 million in 2024 (24.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 201 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $72.9M | 24.1K t |
| 2023 | $90.8M | 25.3K t |
| 2022 | $75.9M | 20.1K t |
| 2021 | $49.5M | 14.6K t |
| 2020 | $58.8M | 19.6K t |
| 2019 | $79.6M | 28.7K t |
| 2018 | $57.5M | 19.1K t |
| 2017 | $43.4M | 14.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports steel butt welding fitting from
Most of the value came from China (50%), Italy (16%), South Korea (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $36.4M | 50% |
| Italy | $11.4M | 16% |
| South Korea | $11.3M | 16% |
| Thailand | $3.2M | 4.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.8M | 3.9% |
| France | $1.9M | 2.5% |
| India | $1.5M | 2.1% |
| Norway | $858K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $845K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $754K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.02 per kg, close to the world average of $3.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel butt welding fitting exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $4.3 million of steel butt welding fitting in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Brazil (26%), Egypt (22%), India (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $1.1M | 26% |
| Egypt | $955K | 22% |
| India | $557K | 13% |
| Israel | $435K | 10% |
| Qatar | $386K | 8.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $141K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $117K | 2.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $108K | 2.5% |
| Kuwait | $86K | 2% |
| Tanzania | $82K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates steel butt welding fitting imports (HS 7307.93): 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 7307.93: Iron or steel: tube or pipe fittings, butt welding fittings, other than stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel butt welding fitting imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported steel butt welding fitting worth $72.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 201 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel butt welding fitting to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($36.4 million), followed by Italy (16%) and South Korea (16%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 938% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel butt welding fitting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.02 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $3.45 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 butt welding fitting to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.4 million in 2017 to $72.9 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2023 at $90.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $66.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export steel butt welding fitting?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, Egypt and India. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $68.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel butt welding fitting?
The HS code for steel butt welding fitting is subheading 7307.93. 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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