Key Market Indicators
The demand for metal imports in the United Arab Emirates is set to reach 36 million metric tons by 2026. In 2021, the country imported 30.8 million metric tons of metal, a 2.4% increase year-on-year. Since 1983, Emirati demand for metal imports has grown at an average rate of 3.7% annually. In 2021, the UAE ranked 17th in the world in terms of metal imports. Russia was the leading importer with 30.8 million tons of metal, followed by Japan, South Korea, and Germany.
