Steel U-sections imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported steel u-sections worth $49.8 million (79.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 198 countries for imports of this product. That is 46% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $91.8 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 | $49.8M | 79.8K t |
| 2023 | $91.8M | 124.8K t |
| 2022 | $88.9M | 106.5K t |
| 2021 | $51.6M | 70.5K t |
| 2020 | $50.1M | 93.4K t |
| 2019 | $51.1M | 91.6K t |
| 2018 | $70.5M | 117.0K t |
| 2017 | $39.3M | 76.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports steel u-sections from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (49%), China (35%), Spain (6%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $24.7M | 50% |
| China | $17.5M | 35% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 3.5% |
| Luxembourg | $192K | 0.4% |
| United States | $186K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $117K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $115K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $106K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.78, 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 U-sections exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of steel u-sections by the United Arab Emirates reached $4.6 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Kuwait (34%), India (19%), Egypt (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates steel u-sections imports (HS 7216.31): 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 7216.31: Iron or non-alloy steel: U sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of steel u-sections imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported steel u-sections worth $49.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 79.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 198 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel u-sections to the United Arab Emirates?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($24.7 million), followed by China (35%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel u-sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel u-sections to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.3 million in 2017 to $49.8 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2023 at $91.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export steel u-sections?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, India and Egypt. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $45.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel u-sections?
The HS code for steel u-sections is subheading 7216.31. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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