Zinc-plated steel sheet exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported zinc-plated steel sheet worth $28.1 million (32.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $106.4 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 | $28.1M | 32.1K t |
| 2023 | $44.5M | 43.1K t |
| 2022 | $106.4M | 85.7K t |
| 2021 | $71.0M | 66.1K t |
| 2020 | $60.2M | 81.3K t |
| 2019 | $23.7M | 31.3K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 13.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 3.8K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports zinc-plated steel sheet to
Saudi Arabia alone took 65% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $18.3M | 65% |
| Kuwait | $8.6M | 31% |
| Qatar | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Bahrain | $87K | 0.3% |
| Romania | $23K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $11K | 0% |
| France | $7K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0% |
| United States | $4K | 0% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.87 per kg, close to the world average of $1.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc-plated steel sheet imports to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates imported $9.2 million of zinc-plated steel sheet in 2024 (11.2 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $6.6M | 72% |
| China | $1.9M | 20% |
| Belgium | $359K | 3.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $341K | 3.7% |
| India | $17K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $11K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates zinc-plated steel sheet exports (HS 7210.30): 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 7210.30: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-plated steel sheet exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported zinc-plated steel sheet worth $28.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 81 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries buy zinc-plated steel sheet from the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 65% of the value ($18.3 million), followed by Kuwait (31%) and Qatar (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average export price of zinc-plated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $1.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of zinc-plated steel sheet from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $28.1 million in 2024, an increase of 827%. The peak was 2022 at $106.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.6 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import zinc-plated steel sheet?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $9.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, China and Belgium. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $18.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-plated steel sheet?
The HS code for zinc-plated steel sheet is subheading 7210.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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