Thick stainless coil imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of thick stainless coil by the United Arab Emirates reached $17.3 million in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 185% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $17.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 2.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports thick stainless coil from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+509% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.4M | 60% |
| India | $2.9M | 17% |
| Taiwan | $2.2M | 13% |
| Sweden | $756K | 4.4% |
| Finland | $409K | 2.4% |
| Ireland | $229K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $166K | 1% |
| Turkey | $74K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $70K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $50K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.63 per kg, close to the world average of $2.23.
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 thick stainless coil imports (HS 7219.12): 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 7219.12: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thick stainless coil imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported thick stainless coil worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 145 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 185% on 2023.
Which countries supply thick stainless coil to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($10.4 million), followed by India (17%) and Taiwan (12%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 509% on the year.
What is the average import price of thick stainless coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.63 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $2.23 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 stainless coil to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024, an increase of 168%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for thick stainless coil?
The HS code for thick stainless coil is subheading 7219.12. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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