Steel wire rope imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $10.8 million of steel wire rope in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $10.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 2.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports steel wire rope from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), India (22%), Indonesia (11%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+309% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 34% |
| India | $2.4M | 22% |
| Indonesia | $1.1M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $920K | 8.5% |
| Germany | $615K | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $471K | 4.4% |
| Egypt | $248K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $228K | 2.1% |
| United States | $201K | 1.9% |
| Lebanon | $177K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.24 per kg, close to the world average of $3.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel wire rope exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported steel wire rope worth $3.9 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Saudi Arabia alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 56% |
| Israel | $605K | 16% |
| Mauritius | $449K | 12% |
| Mozambique | $139K | 3.5% |
| Norway | $111K | 2.8% |
| Togo | $72K | 1.8% |
| Angola | $58K | 1.5% |
| Seychelles | $48K | 1.2% |
| Kuwait | $48K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $40K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates steel wire rope imports (HS 7312.90): 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 7312.90: Iron or steel: plaited bands, slings and the like, not electrically insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire rope imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported steel wire rope worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 214 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire rope to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by India (22%) and Indonesia (11%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 309% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire rope per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.24 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $3.96 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 wire rope to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export steel wire rope?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Israel and Mauritius. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire rope?
The HS code for steel wire rope is subheading 7312.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7312 page.
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