Steel screw and bolt imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $255.9 million of steel screw and bolt in 2024 (82.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $255.9M | 82.4K t |
| 2023 | $209.2M | 71.6K t |
| 2022 | $160.7M | 56.0K t |
| 2021 | $132.6M | 66.1K t |
| 2020 | $136.2M | 51.7K t |
| 2019 | $141.6M | 58.9K t |
| 2018 | $139.1M | 54.2K t |
| 2017 | $115.7M | 50.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports steel screw and bolt from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+314% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $136.4M | 53% |
| Germany | $18.8M | 7.4% |
| India | $17.3M | 6.8% |
| United States | $14.4M | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $12.1M | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $11.5M | 4.5% |
| France | $7.0M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $5.7M | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $4.6M | 1.8% |
| Japan | $4.6M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.11 per kg, close to the world average of $3.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel screw and bolt exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of steel screw and bolt by the United Arab Emirates reached $94.8 million in 2024 (38.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (24%), United States (24%), Kuwait (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $23.1M | 24% |
| United States | $22.9M | 24% |
| Kuwait | $8.4M | 8.9% |
| Angola | $6.9M | 7.3% |
| Morocco | $4.7M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 2.7% |
| Bahrain | $2.5M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $2.4M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 2.4% |
| Qatar | $2.1M | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates steel screw and bolt imports (HS 7318.15): 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 7318.15: Iron or steel: threaded screws and bolts n.e.c. in item no. 7318.1, whether or not with their nuts or washers.
Common questions
What is the value of steel screw and bolt imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported steel screw and bolt worth $255.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 82.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel screw and bolt to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($136.4 million), followed by Germany (7%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 82 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 314% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel screw and bolt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.11 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $3.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel screw and bolt to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $115.7 million in 2017 to $255.9 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $161.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export steel screw and bolt?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $94.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United States and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $161.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel screw and bolt?
The HS code for steel screw and bolt is subheading 7318.15. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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