Thin hot-rolled pickled coil imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $21.6 million of thin hot-rolled pickled coil in 2024 (31.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 66% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $21.6M | 31.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 20.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 14.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 5.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports thin hot-rolled pickled coil from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.1M | 97% |
| India | $327K | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $165K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $52K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $3K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
| Spain | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, close to the world average of $0.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Thin hot-rolled pickled coil exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported thin hot-rolled pickled coil worth $240 thousand (255 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Israel accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $201K | 84% |
| Indonesia | $39K | 16% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates thin hot-rolled pickled coil imports (HS 7208.27): 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 7208.27: 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 less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thin hot-rolled pickled coil imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported thin hot-rolled pickled coil worth $21.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 156 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply thin hot-rolled pickled coil to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($21.1 million), followed by India (2%) and Taiwan (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of thin hot-rolled pickled coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $0.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of thin hot-rolled pickled coil to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $21.6 million in 2024, an increase of 743%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export thin hot-rolled pickled coil?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $240 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel and Indonesia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $21.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for thin hot-rolled pickled coil?
The HS code for thin hot-rolled pickled coil is subheading 7208.27. 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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