Thin cold-rolled stainless imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported thin cold-rolled stainless worth $67.5 million (36.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $67.5M | 36.1K t |
| 2023 | $61.3M | 20.3K t |
| 2022 | $57.8M | 19.2K t |
| 2021 | $47.3M | 18.0K t |
| 2020 | $44.7M | 18.7K t |
| 2019 | $56.1M | 22.3K t |
| 2018 | $53.9M | 20.0K t |
| 2017 | $60.3M | 26.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports thin cold-rolled stainless from
China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $49.7M | 74% |
| India | $8.3M | 12% |
| Taiwan | $6.6M | 9.8% |
| Finland | $580K | 0.9% |
| United States | $517K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $401K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $284K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $253K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $185K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $153K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.87 per kg, close to the world average of $2.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Thin cold-rolled stainless exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported thin cold-rolled stainless worth $2.3 million (847 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Lithuania (46%), Morocco (19%), Slovenia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Lithuania grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $1.1M | 46% |
| Morocco | $446K | 19% |
| Slovenia | $335K | 14% |
| Malaysia | $156K | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $139K | 5.9% |
| Bahrain | $67K | 2.9% |
| Slovakia | $60K | 2.6% |
| Cyprus | $22K | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $20K | 0.9% |
| India | $18K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates thin cold-rolled stainless imports (HS 7219.33): 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 7219.33: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thin cold-rolled stainless imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported thin cold-rolled stainless worth $67.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply thin cold-rolled stainless to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($49.7 million), followed by India (12%) and Taiwan (10%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 317% on the year.
What is the average import price of thin cold-rolled stainless per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.87 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $2.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of thin cold-rolled stainless to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $60.3 million in 2017 to $67.5 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $56.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export thin cold-rolled stainless?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lithuania, Morocco and Slovenia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $65.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for thin cold-rolled stainless?
The HS code for thin cold-rolled stainless is subheading 7219.33. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the United Arab Emirates. Tell us your product to see it live.
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