United Arab Emirates: Metal Stud-Link Chain Market 2025

Metal Stud-Link Chain Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The metal stud-link chain market in the United Arab Emirates surged to $X in 2021, increasing by 60% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption posted a moderate increase. Metal stud-link chain consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, approx. X tons of iron/steel stud-link chain were exported from the United Arab Emirates; surging by 134% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 574%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain exports reached $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 182% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons) were the main destinations of metal stud-link chain exports from the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 80% of total exports. These countries were followed by Tanzania, India, Saudi Arabia, Maldives and Singapore, which together accounted for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Maldives (with a CAGR of +93.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Oman ($X) remains the key foreign market for iron/steel stud-link chain exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Oman stood at +86.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+4.1% per year) and China (+18.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average metal stud-link chain export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -52.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Metal Stud-Link Chain Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, imports of iron/steel stud-link chain into the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 67% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metal stud-link chain imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -10.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest metal stud-link chain supplier to the United Arab Emirates, with a 89% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 2.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+58.1% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+2,316.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron/steel stud-link chain to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 3.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+1,045.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+27.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average metal stud-link chain import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -17.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 55%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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