Steel turnings and chips imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported steel turnings and chips worth $2.3 million (5.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 38% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.0 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 | $2.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $616K | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $971K | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 15.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 10.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 17.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports steel turnings and chips from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 69% |
| Brazil | $411K | 18% |
| Namibia | $221K | 9.8% |
| Netherlands | $50K | 2.2% |
| United States | $27K | 1.2% |
| Canada | $6K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.40 per kg, close to the world average of $0.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel turnings and chips exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $72.1 million of steel turnings and chips in 2024 (174.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Pakistan alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $72.1M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates steel turnings and chips imports (HS 7204.41): 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 7204.41: Ferrous waste and scrap: turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, fillings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles.
Common questions
What is the value of steel turnings and chips imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported steel turnings and chips worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 106 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel turnings and chips to the United Arab Emirates?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Brazil (18%) and Namibia (10%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel turnings and chips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $0.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel turnings and chips to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2018 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export steel turnings and chips?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $72.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan. That compares with imports of $2.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for steel turnings and chips?
The HS code for steel turnings and chips is subheading 7204.41. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 page.
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