Steel sections small imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel sections small by the United Arab Emirates reached $32.3 million in 2024 (45.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 200 countries. That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $41.6 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 | $32.3M | 45.1K t |
| 2023 | $40.1M | 48.5K t |
| 2022 | $19.3M | 23.8K t |
| 2021 | $28.3M | 35.6K t |
| 2020 | $41.6M | 62.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 13.0K t |
| 2018 | $23.1M | 34.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 3.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports steel sections small from
Bahrain alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $23.8M | 74% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.9M | 18% |
| China | $2.0M | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $439K | 1.4% |
| United States | $32K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $30K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel sections small exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of steel sections small by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.7 million in 2024 (905 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Lithuania accounted for 51% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $865K | 51% |
| Netherlands | $500K | 30% |
| Bahrain | $105K | 6.3% |
| Singapore | $50K | 3% |
| Nigeria | $46K | 2.8% |
| Morocco | $36K | 2.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $24K | 1.4% |
| Angola | $17K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $10K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates steel sections small imports (HS 7216.10): 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 7216.10: Iron or non-alloy steel: U, I or H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm.
Common questions
What is the value of steel sections small imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported steel sections small worth $32.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 200 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel sections small to the United Arab Emirates?
Bahrain was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($23.8 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (18%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 612% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel sections small per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.87 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 sections small to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $32.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $41.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export steel sections small?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lithuania, the Netherlands and Bahrain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $30.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel sections small?
The HS code for steel sections small is subheading 7216.10. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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