Zinc-coated steel wire exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of zinc-coated steel wire by the United Arab Emirates reached $34.4 million in 2024 (38.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $58.6 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 | $34.4M | 38.5K t |
| 2023 | $36.8M | 38.3K t |
| 2022 | $44.2M | 37.1K t |
| 2021 | $32.7M | 30.2K t |
| 2020 | $23.3M | 28.7K t |
| 2019 | $27.0M | 33.2K t |
| 2018 | $58.6M | 57.6K t |
| 2017 | $29.4M | 37.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports zinc-coated steel wire to
The largest buyer markets were Morocco (21%), India (21%), Poland (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $7.3M | 21% |
| India | $7.1M | 21% |
| Poland | $5.8M | 17% |
| Lithuania | $3.1M | 9% |
| Australia | $3.1M | 9% |
| Kuwait | $2.0M | 5.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 3.8% |
| Egypt | $1.0M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $961K | 2.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $732K | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, close to the world average of $1.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc-coated steel wire imports to the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported zinc-coated steel wire worth $33.5 million (41.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. China alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.4M | 79% |
| India | $5.3M | 16% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $290K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $75K | 0.2% |
| Slovakia | $72K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $37K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $35K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $32K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $31K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates zinc-coated steel wire exports (HS 7217.20): 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 7217.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel wire exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported zinc-coated steel wire worth $34.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 120 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy zinc-coated steel wire from the United Arab Emirates?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by India (21%) and Poland (17%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average export price of zinc-coated steel wire per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $1.08 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 wire from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $29.4 million in 2017 to $34.4 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2018 at $58.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import zinc-coated steel wire?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $33.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Turkey. That compares with exports of $34.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel wire?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel wire is subheading 7217.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7217 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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