United Arab Emirates: Metal Self-Tapping Screw Market 2025

Metal Self-Tapping Screw Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The metal self-tapping screw market in the United Arab Emirates rose sharply to $X in 2022, with an increase of 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Metal self-tapping screw consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Metal Self-Tapping Screw Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, metal self-tapping screw production contracted dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a significant decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with a decrease of -16.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Metal Self-Tapping Screw Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, approx. X tons of iron or steel self-tapping screws were exported from the United Arab Emirates; dropping by -33.3% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 196%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal self-tapping screw exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 134% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for metal self-tapping screw exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, metal self-tapping screw exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mozambique (X tons), with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy totaled +178.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+5.1% per year) and Mozambique (+11.6% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for iron or steel self-tapping screws exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 31% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 6.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy amounted to +156.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-1.2% per year) and Uzbekistan (+92,024.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average metal self-tapping screw export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 73%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($X 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 Uzbekistan (+75.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Self-Tapping Screw Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, imports of iron or steel self-tapping screws into the United Arab Emirates was estimated at X tons, surging by 5% against 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -4.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 42%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal self-tapping screw imports reached $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -5.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main metal self-tapping screw supplier to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany (X tons), with a 1.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +6.6%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron or steel self-tapping screws to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 6.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +12.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average metal self-tapping screw import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 1.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 46% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for China amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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