Key Takeaways
- Emirates Steel's installed production capacity is 5.8 million tons per annum for finished steel products.
- UAE has 4 major steel mini-mills with combined capacity of 7.2 million tons.
- Emirates Steel's DRI capacity stands at 3.0 million tons annually.
- UAE steel industry contributes 2.5% to GDP in 2022.
- Steel sector employs 25,000 direct workers in UAE as of 2023.
- Average salary in UAE steel industry: AED 15,000/month in 2022.
- UAE steel exports totaled $1.2 billion in 2022.
- UAE imported 4.1 million tons of steel scrap in 2023.
- Rebar exports from UAE reached 1.8 million tons in 2022.
- In 2022, Emirates Steel produced 3.5 million metric tons of finished steel products, marking a 5% increase from 2021.
- UAE steel production reached 5.2 million tonnes in 2023, accounting for 0.6% of global output.
- Direct reduced iron (DRI) production in UAE hit 2.8 million tons in 2022 by Emirates Steel.
- UAE steel reduces CO2 emissions by 1.5 million tons annually via EAF.
- 100% green hydrogen pilot in Emirates Steel DRI by 2023.
- Water recycling rate in UAE steel plants: 95% in 2022.
UAE steel is expanding fast, with capacity rising to 2025 and major output by Emirates Steel.
Capacity and Facilities
Capacity and Facilities Interpretation
Employment and Economy
Employment and Economy Interpretation
Market and Trade
Market and Trade Interpretation
Production Statistics
Production Statistics Interpretation
Sustainability and Innovation
Sustainability and Innovation Interpretation
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