Welded square steel tube imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welded square steel tube by the United Arab Emirates reached $54.5 million in 2024 (65.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 17% less than in 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 | $54.5M | 65.6K t |
| 2023 | $65.7M | 60.7K t |
| 2022 | $38.5M | 32.8K t |
| 2021 | $21.2M | 21.0K t |
| 2020 | $26.0M | 33.9K t |
| 2019 | $16.2M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $17.4M | 11.7K t |
| 2017 | $35.6M | 40.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports welded square steel tube from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $38.7M | 71% |
| India | $11.4M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $1.0M | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $787K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $318K | 0.6% |
| France | $245K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $239K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $105K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $94K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Welded square steel tube exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported welded square steel tube worth $40.7 million (46.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United Kingdom (21%), Lithuania (12%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+523% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $8.6M | 21% |
| Lithuania | $4.8M | 12% |
| United States | $4.2M | 10% |
| Ireland | $3.0M | 7.3% |
| Kuwait | $2.8M | 7% |
| Canada | $2.5M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 4.1% |
| Estonia | $1.6M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 3.4% |
| Bahrain | $1.3M | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates welded square steel tube imports (HS 7306.61): 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 7306.61: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), welded, of square or rectangular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded square steel tube imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported welded square steel tube worth $54.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 65.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded square steel tube to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($38.7 million), followed by India (21%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 352% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded square steel tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded square steel tube to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.6 million in 2017 to $54.5 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2023 at $65.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export welded square steel tube?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $40.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Lithuania and the United States. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $13.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded square steel tube?
The HS code for welded square steel tube is subheading 7306.61. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 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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