Zinc-coated steel strip imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zinc-coated steel strip by the United Arab Emirates reached $7.3 million in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $13.1 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 | $7.3M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $13.1M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 11.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 11.6K t |
| 2018 | $11.9M | 13.1K t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 17.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports zinc-coated steel strip from
The largest suppliers were China (50%), Greece (36%), Saudi Arabia (4%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 50% |
| Greece | $2.6M | 36% |
| Saudi Arabia | $299K | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $293K | 4% |
| India | $223K | 3.1% |
| Denmark | $121K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $55K | 0.8% |
| Kuwait | $21K | 0.3% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 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.
Zinc-coated steel strip exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $55.6 million of zinc-coated steel strip in 2024 (58.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. United States alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $32.1M | 58% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14.3M | 26% |
| Kuwait | $8.4M | 15% |
| Bahrain | $269K | 0.5% |
| Qatar | $234K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $118K | 0.2% |
| Central African Republic | $59K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $43K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $34K | 0.1% |
| Senegal | $30K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates zinc-coated steel strip imports (HS 7212.30): 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 7212.30: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically).
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel strip imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported zinc-coated steel strip worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel strip to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Greece (36%) and Saudi Arabia (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc-coated steel strip to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.8 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2021 at $13.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export zinc-coated steel strip?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $55.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. That compares with imports of $7.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel strip?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel strip is subheading 7212.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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