Stud-link chain imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $8.7 million of stud-link chain in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 198 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 47% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $8.7M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 2.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports stud-link chain from
China alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, 39% below the world average of $1.83, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates stud-link chain imports (HS 7315.81): 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 7315.81: Chain: stud-link chain, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stud-link chain imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported stud-link chain worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 198 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply stud-link chain to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (2%) and Switzerland (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 869% on the year.
What is the average import price of stud-link chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $1.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of stud-link chain to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 194%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for stud-link chain?
The HS code for stud-link chain is subheading 7315.81. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7315 page.
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