Price for Steel, Alloy; Semi-Finished Products in the United Arab Emirates - 2021

Contents:

  1. Price for Steel, Alloy; Semi-Finished Products in the United Arab Emirates (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Steel, Alloy; Semi-Finished Products in the United Arab Emirates (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Steel, Alloy; Semi-Finished Products in the United Arab Emirates
  4. Exports of Steel, Alloy; Semi-Finished Products in the United Arab Emirates

Price for Steel, Alloy; Semi-Finished Products in the United Arab Emirates (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average steel, alloy; semi-finished products import price amounted to $1,007 per ton, reducing by -15.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 67%. The import price peaked at $3,182 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($1,964 per ton), while the price for Turkey totaled $994 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Steel, Alloy; Semi-Finished Products in the United Arab Emirates (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average steel, alloy; semi-finished products export price amounted to $444 per ton, growing by 8.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 22%. The export price peaked at $2,415 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($3,263 per ton), while the average price for exports to Gambia ($113 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Steel, Alloy; Semi-Finished Products in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, steel, alloy; semi-finished products imports into the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to 2.5K tons, rising by 23% against the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, steel, alloy; semi-finished products imports amounted to $2.5M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 33%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $2.6M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Import of Steel, Alloy; Semi-Finished Products in the United Arab Emirates (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Turkey1.92.52.32.48.1%
Others0.10.10.10.10.0%
Total1.92.62.42.59.6%

Top Suppliers of Steel, Alloy; Semi-Finished Products to the United Arab Emirates in 2022:

  1. Turkey (2.4K tons)

Exports of Steel, Alloy; Semi-Finished Products in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, steel, alloy; semi-finished products exports from the United Arab Emirates shrank to 746 tons, dropping by -7.5% on 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 29%.

In value terms, steel, alloy; semi-finished products exports totaled $331K in 2022. Overall, exports faced a significant curtailment.

Export of Steel, Alloy; Semi-Finished Products in the United Arab Emirates (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Kuwait456134162151-30.8%
Uganda364107129121-30.7%
Gambia42.917.62.98.1-42.6%
India13.42.92.61.8-48.8%
Others49971.533.949.6-53.7%
Total1,375332331331-37.8%

Top Export Markets for Steel, Alloy; Semi-Finished Products from the United Arab Emirates in 2022:

  1. Uganda (365.0 tons)
  2. Kuwait (276.4 tons)
  3. Gambia (71.7 tons)
  4. India (12.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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