🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of steel chain: 2024 trade data
Imports of steel chain by the United Arab Emirates reached $49.6 million in 2024 (21.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of steel chain by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49.6M | 21.3K t |
| 2023 | $50.4M | 12.9K t |
| 2022 | $42.2M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $30.7M | 10.6K t |
| 2020 | $26.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $26.1M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $23.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $19.8M | 7.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports steel chain from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $28.8M | 58% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $4.3M | 8.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.7M | 5.5% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.3M | 4.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2.0M | 4% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.4M | 2.9% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $743K | 1.5% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $650K | 1.3% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $625K | 1.3% |
Types of steel chain under HS 7315
| 7315.11 | Chain: articulated link, roller, of iron or steel | 38% |
| 7315.82 | Chain: welded link chain, of iron or steel | 19% |
| 7315.81 | Chain: stud-link chain, of iron or steel | 18% |
| 7315.12 | Chain: articulated link, (other than roller), of iron or steel | 12% |
| 7315.90 | Chain: parts n.e.c. in heading no. 7315, of iron or steel | 5.6% |
| 7315.89 | Chain: n.e.c. in heading no. 7315, of iron or steel | 4.6% |
| 7315.19 | Chain: articulated link parts, of iron or steel | 3.1% |
| 7315.20 | Chain: skid, articulated link chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7315.
Average import price of steel chain
The average declared value was about $2.32 per kg, 49% below the world average of $4.54, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports steel chain
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported steel chain worth $3.3 million (896 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (34%), Angola (26%), Kuwait (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+648% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 34% |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | $846K | 26% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $546K | 17% |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | $110K | 3.3% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $90K | 2.7% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $72K | 2.2% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $50K | 1.5% |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | $44K | 1.4% |
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | $39K | 1.2% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $39K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7315: Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Steel chain trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of steel chain imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported steel chain worth $49.6 million in 2024 (21.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import steel chain from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (58%), Japan (9%), Germany (5%).
What is the average import price of steel chain in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $2.32 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $4.54 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export steel chain?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported steel chain worth $3.3 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Angola, Kuwait.
What is the HS code for steel chain?
Steel chain falls under HS heading 7315 (Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading steel chain with the United Arab Emirates?
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