Steel structure (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $935.5 million of steel structure (other) in 2024 (348.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $935.5M | 348.6K t |
| 2023 | $849.8M | 295.4K t |
| 2022 | $846.2M | 399.1K t |
| 2021 | $612.3M | 478.9K t |
| 2020 | $587.6M | 291.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.01B | 384.1K t |
| 2018 | $646.1M | 364.2K t |
| 2017 | $358.8M | 258.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports steel structure (other) to
The largest buyer markets were United States (36%), Saudi Arabia (17%), Canada (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $335.6M | 36% |
| Saudi Arabia | $158.4M | 17% |
| Canada | $84.2M | 9% |
| Israel | $62.1M | 6.6% |
| Belgium | $29.5M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $21.0M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $20.7M | 2.2% |
| Uganda | $20.3M | 2.2% |
| Norway | $19.0M | 2% |
| Poland | $14.1M | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.68 per kg, close to the world average of $2.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel structure (other) imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported steel structure (other) worth $400.3 million (211.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. China alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $246.6M | 62% |
| India | $29.2M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $16.9M | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15.6M | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $15.3M | 3.8% |
| Malaysia | $13.3M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $10.3M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $7.0M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $5.7M | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $5.3M | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates steel structure (other) exports (HS 7308.90): 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 7308.90: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structure (other) exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported steel structure (other) worth $935.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 348.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 195 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel structure (other) from the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($335.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (17%) and Canada (9%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 90 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel structure (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.68 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $2.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of steel structure (other) from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $358.8 million in 2017 to $935.5 million in 2024, an increase of 161%. The peak was 2019 at $1.01 billion. Over 8 years the average was $731.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import steel structure (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $400.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Germany. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $535.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structure (other)?
The HS code for steel structure (other) is subheading 7308.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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