Steel fitting (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel fitting (other) by the United Arab Emirates reached $87.5 million in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 8% more than in 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 | $87.5M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $81.0M | 19.9K t |
| 2022 | $60.6M | 10.3K t |
| 2021 | $60.9M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $70.4M | 14.4K t |
| 2019 | $87.5M | 13.1K t |
| 2018 | $73.2M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $60.2M | 10.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports steel fitting (other) from
The largest suppliers were India (23%), China (16%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $20.2M | 23% |
| China | $14.3M | 16% |
| United States | $9.8M | 11% |
| Italy | $8.2M | 9.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4.6M | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $4.0M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 4% |
| Austria | $2.5M | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $2.5M | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.3M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.05 per kg, 24% below the world average of $7.92, 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 fitting (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $24.6 million of steel fitting (other) in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kazakhstan (29%), Saudi Arabia (14%), Brazil (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $7.3M | 30% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.6M | 15% |
| Brazil | $3.0M | 12% |
| Senegal | $1.1M | 4.4% |
| India | $1.0M | 4.1% |
| Kuwait | $875K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $839K | 3.4% |
| United States | $649K | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $639K | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $630K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates steel fitting (other) imports (HS 7307.99): 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 7307.99: Iron or steel: tube or pipe fittings, n.e.c. in item no. 7307.9, other than stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel fitting (other) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported steel fitting (other) worth $87.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 222 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel fitting (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($20.2 million), followed by China (16%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel fitting (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.05 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $7.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel fitting (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $60.2 million in 2017 to $87.5 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2019 at $87.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $72.7 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export steel fitting (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $24.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia and Brazil. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $62.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel fitting (other)?
The HS code for steel fitting (other) is subheading 7307.99. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7307 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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