🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates exports of welded steel tubes: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported welded steel tubes worth $389.2 million (371.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 33% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $773.2 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of welded steel tubes by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $389.2M | 371.9K t |
| 2023 | $577.7M | 464.0K t |
| 2022 | $773.2M | 470.3K t |
| 2021 | $611.4M | 452.9K t |
| 2020 | $589.6M | 404.8K t |
| 2019 | $520.5M | 379.1K t |
| 2018 | $469.8M | 341.3K t |
| 2017 | $220.4M | 254.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports welded steel tubes to
The largest buyer markets were United States (43%), Canada (12%), United Kingdom (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Lithuania grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $169.1M | 43% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $48.0M | 12% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $24.2M | 6.2% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $20.7M | 5.3% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $18.5M | 4.7% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $10.9M | 2.8% |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | $10.3M | 2.7% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $7.8M | 2% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $7.7M | 2% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $7.6M | 2% |
Types of welded steel tubes under HS 7306
| 7306.30 | Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes (not seamless), welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73 | 64% |
| 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… | 11% |
| 7306.90 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73 | 10% |
| 7306.19 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (other than of stainless steel or seamless), n.e.c. in chapter… | 5.2% |
| 7306.40 | Steel, stainless: tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73 | 4.9% |
| 7306.29 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): casing and tubing of a kind used in drilling for oil and gas (other than stainless steel or seamless), n.e.c. in… | 3.5% |
| 7306.50 | Steel, alloy: tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (other than stainless steel or seamless), welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73 | 1.6% |
| 7306.11 | Steel: stainless: line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines n.e.c. in chapter 73, welded, (not seamless) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7306.
Average export price of welded steel tubes
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, 24% below the world average of $1.39, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Arab Emirates also imports welded steel tubes
Imports of welded steel tubes by the United Arab Emirates reached $388.3 million in 2024 (248.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were China (40%), Italy (23%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+346% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $156.0M | 40% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $90.8M | 23% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $57.2M | 15% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $26.1M | 6.7% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $18.5M | 4.8% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $14.1M | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $7.6M | 2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $5.5M | 1.4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.3M | 0.6% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $2.2M | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Welded steel tubes trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of welded steel tubes imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported welded steel tubes worth $388.3 million in 2024 (248.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import welded steel tubes from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (40%), Italy (23%), India (15%).
What is the average import price of welded steel tubes in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.39 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export welded steel tubes?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported welded steel tubes worth $389.2 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Canada, United Kingdom.
What is the HS code for welded steel tubes?
Welded steel tubes falls under HS heading 7306 (Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading welded steel tubes with the United Arab Emirates?
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