Zinc-coated steel sheet exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported zinc-coated steel sheet worth $207.5 million (224.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $394.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $207.5M | 224.2K t |
| 2023 | $263.4M | 295.8K t |
| 2022 | $394.4M | 309.4K t |
| 2021 | $353.9M | 337.8K t |
| 2020 | $249.4M | 337.0K t |
| 2019 | $255.5M | 315.4K t |
| 2018 | $276.6M | 311.8K t |
| 2017 | $193.3M | 224.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports zinc-coated steel sheet to
The largest buyer markets were United States (34%), Canada (22%), Kuwait (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+192% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $70.2M | 34% |
| Canada | $45.5M | 22% |
| Kuwait | $31.7M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $22.6M | 11% |
| Egypt | $12.2M | 5.9% |
| Qatar | $4.2M | 2% |
| Bahrain | $3.6M | 1.7% |
| Romania | $3.0M | 1.4% |
| Poland | $2.0M | 1% |
| Morocco | $1.8M | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, close to the world average of $0.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc-coated steel sheet imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $194.2 million of zinc-coated steel sheet in 2024 (296.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. China alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $156.8M | 81% |
| India | $20.9M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $7.8M | 4% |
| Australia | $2.8M | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 0.8% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $991K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $596K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $490K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $436K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates zinc-coated steel sheet exports (HS 7210.49): 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 7210.49: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically).
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel sheet exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported zinc-coated steel sheet worth $207.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 224.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 120 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy zinc-coated steel sheet from the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($70.2 million), followed by Canada (22%) and Kuwait (15%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average export price of zinc-coated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of zinc-coated steel sheet from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $193.3 million in 2017 to $207.5 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $394.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $274.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import zinc-coated steel sheet?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $194.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and the United Kingdom. That compares with exports of $207.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel sheet?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.49. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
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