UAE National Industry Platform · Live
National Vision · 2026

Shaping the Future of Steel in the UAE

A unified national platform driving the industrial competitiveness, sustainability, and strategic advancement of the steel industry across the Emirates.

Event · Abu Dhabi · 15–17 June

UAE Steel Sustainability Forum 2026

Join industry leaders and government stakeholders for the premier ESG summit in Abu Dhabi. June 15–17.

Industry Report · Q1 2026

Record-Breaking Q1 Production Growth

New data shows a 12% increase in UAE steel export capacity, reinforcing the Emirates as a global manufacturing hub.

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Section 01 · Live Industry Metrics

The Steel Sector at a Glance

Real-time indicators tracking the strategic weight of UAE steel production.

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UAE Production Capacity
4.2Mt / yr
▲ +12.3%
vs. FY 2024
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GDP Contribution
AED 12.88B
▲ +6.4%
Direct sector value · 2025
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Direct Employment
1.8Mjobs
▲ +3.1%
Including indirect & induced
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Market Growth
9.2%
▲ CAGR 2024–2030
Forecast · MEED Research
National footprint

National Footprint & Impact

Measurable national impact driven by strategic coordination—from policy to plant floor.

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Strategic Projects Underway

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Registered Steel Producers & Ecosystem Members

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National Innovation & R&D Initiatives

United Arab Emirates — national coordination footprint
Section 02 · News & Insights

Latest News & Insights

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Trade
14 APR 2026

New Trade Conference Measures Announced for Steel Imports

SPC welcomes new federal safeguard measures aligning UAE practice with regional partners and protecting domestic capacity through 2030.

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ESG
02 APR 2026

SPC Steel Sector Commits to Net Zero by 2050

Member producers ratify the decarbonisation roadmap, committing to a 42% reduction in scope-1 emissions intensity by 2035.

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Innovation
21 MAR 2026

SPC Launches Digital Traceability Pilot with Federal Partners

A phased rollout connects mill-level batch certificates with customs APIs to accelerate verified steel origin reporting across the UAE.

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Section 03 · Market Intelligence

Market Intelligence & Insights

Real-time market data and analysis covering trade flows, pricing, and production volumes.

Steel Price Trend SPC:RBR
Rebar · USD / tonne · L52W
L52W412 — 712 VOL2.4 Mt
684.20 USD / T ▲ +52.10 (+8.40%)
720 620 520 420
684.20
JAN
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Production Volume SPC:PRD
UAE Crude Steel · kt / month
YTD3,581 kt AVG298 kt
348.0 KT · DEC ▲ +38.0 (+12.30%)
360 280 200 120
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Section 04 · Strategic Pillars

Our Strategic Pillars

Three coordinated priorities shaping the future of UAE steel — from policy to plant floor.

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Policy Advocacy

Championing the regulatory frameworks, trade response, and federal procurement standards that protect domestic capacity and accelerate sector-wide investment.

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02 / PILLAR ESG Icon

Sustainability & ESG

Delivering a measurable path to green steel — hydrogen-DRI, EAF transition, and a publicly reported emissions ledger aligned with the UAE Net Zero 2050 strategy.

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03 / PILLAR Industry Icon

Industrial Competitiveness

Driving productivity, workforce development, and a unified national skills register to keep UAE producers at the frontier of integrated steel manufacturing.

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Section 05 · Members

Key Industry Players

23 Producers · UAE-wide
EMIRATES IRON · STEEL
CONARES STEEL GROUP
ARKAN BUILDING MATERIALS
STAR INTL REBAR ·UAE
UNION IRON · 1972
AL MADA METAL WORKS

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