Thick hot-rolled pickled coil imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported thick hot-rolled pickled coil worth $2.7 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 84% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 35% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $53.7 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 | $2.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $16.7M | 23.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 12.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 9.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $53.7M | 126.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports thick hot-rolled pickled coil from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+488% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 67% |
| United States | $681K | 26% |
| India | $144K | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $49K | 1.8% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.86 per kg, close to the world average of $0.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Thick hot-rolled pickled coil exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.7 million of thick hot-rolled pickled coil in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Pakistan alone took 86% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $1.5M | 86% |
| Kuwait | $163K | 9.4% |
| Israel | $72K | 4.2% |
| Angola | $3K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates thick hot-rolled pickled coil imports (HS 7208.25): 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 7208.25: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of thick hot-rolled pickled coil imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported thick hot-rolled pickled coil worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 150 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 84% on 2023.
Which countries supply thick hot-rolled pickled coil to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the United States (26%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 488% on the year.
What is the average import price of thick hot-rolled pickled coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of thick hot-rolled pickled coil to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.7 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 95%. The peak was 2017 at $53.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export thick hot-rolled pickled coil?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, Kuwait and Israel. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $921 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for thick hot-rolled pickled coil?
The HS code for thick hot-rolled pickled coil is subheading 7208.25. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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