Wire articles imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $31.1 million of wire articles in 2024 (15.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $49.6 million.
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 | $31.1M | 15.3K t |
| 2023 | $46.4M | 26.5K t |
| 2022 | $49.6M | 23.0K t |
| 2021 | $43.9M | 29.2K t |
| 2020 | $39.7M | 28.4K t |
| 2019 | $33.5M | 26.4K t |
| 2018 | $32.7M | 24.1K t |
| 2017 | $37.2M | 13.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports wire articles from
Most of the value came from China (45%), India (24%), France (5%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+655% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.1M | 45% |
| India | $7.5M | 24% |
| France | $1.6M | 5.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 4% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $754K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $730K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $726K | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $699K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $460K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.03 per kg, 20% below the world average of $2.55, 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.
Wire articles exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of wire articles by the United Arab Emirates reached $13.2 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 84% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $11.0M | 84% |
| Kuwait | $1.0M | 7.8% |
| Bahrain | $280K | 2.1% |
| Australia | $279K | 2.1% |
| India | $227K | 1.7% |
| France | $87K | 0.7% |
| United States | $60K | 0.5% |
| Qatar | $52K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $39K | 0.3% |
| Israel | $23K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates wire articles imports (HS 7326.20): 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 7326.20: Iron or steel: wire articles.
Common questions
What is the value of wire articles imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported wire articles worth $31.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply wire articles to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by India (24%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 855% on the year.
What is the average import price of wire articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.03 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $2.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wire articles to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.2 million in 2017 to $31.1 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $49.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export wire articles?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $13.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $17.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for wire articles?
The HS code for wire articles is subheading 7326.20. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
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