Thick hot-rolled steel coil imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $302.8 million of thick hot-rolled steel coil in 2024 (570.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 168 countries. That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $302.8M | 570.5K t |
| 2023 | $348.3M | 529.7K t |
| 2022 | $248.0M | 354.5K t |
| 2021 | $183.1M | 232.2K t |
| 2020 | $111.2M | 250.1K t |
| 2019 | $101.8M | 210.1K t |
| 2018 | $101.7M | 178.0K t |
| 2017 | $61.5M | 132.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports thick hot-rolled steel coil from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $252.3M | 83% |
| India | $24.8M | 8.2% |
| Japan | $17.9M | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $6.0M | 2% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.5M | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $102K | 0% |
| Italy | $92K | 0% |
| Kuwait | $51K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Thick hot-rolled steel coil exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $13.2 million of thick hot-rolled steel coil in 2024 (18.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Israel accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates thick hot-rolled steel coil imports (HS 7208.37): 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 7208.37: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thick hot-rolled steel coil imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported thick hot-rolled steel coil worth $302.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 570.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 168 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply thick hot-rolled steel coil to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($252.3 million), followed by India (8%) and Japan (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 708% on the year.
What is the average import price of thick hot-rolled steel coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.64 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 steel coil to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.5 million in 2017 to $302.8 million in 2024, an increase of 393%. The peak was 2023 at $348.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $182.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export thick hot-rolled steel coil?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $13.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Mozambique and Singapore. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $289.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for thick hot-rolled steel coil?
The HS code for thick hot-rolled steel coil is subheading 7208.37. 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?
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