AGIS

What AGIS does

AGIS (Al Ghurair Iron & Steel LLC) is a steel manufacturing joint venture between Al Ghurair Group (UAE) and Nippon Steel Corporation (Japan), operating the largest flat steel cold rolling and hot-dip galvanizing complex in the GCC region. From its 500,000 tonnes-per-annum facility in the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD), Mussafah, the company produces three integrated product lines: Hot Rolled Pickled & Oiled (HRPO, 350,000 MT/yr), Cold Rolled Full Hard (CRFH, 250,000 MT/yr), and Hot-Dip Galvanized (HDG, 500,000 MT/yr) coils and sheets, with thicknesses from 0.18mm to 4.5mm and zinc coating capacity up to 350 GSM. Products comply with ASTM A653, EN 10346, JIS G 3302, AS 1397, and IS 277 standards, spanning Commercial Quality through high-strength SS 80 (550) grades.

AGIS sells directly from the mill to enterprise B2B customers through a dedicated field sales motion, serving steel distributors and traders, industrial manufacturers, and construction sector buyers across more than 40 countries. Distribution leverages the company's strategic location near Abu Dhabi and Jebel Ali seaports for international container and break-bulk shipments, alongside road networks for GCC deliveries under a mill-direct, door-to-door model. Pricing is quote-based, determined by product specifications, zinc coating requirements, order volume, and delivery terms, typically structured as multi-year contracts. In 2024, the company produced 232,000+ tonnes for 324+ active customers, employing 501–1,000 staff, and holds ISO 9001:2015 and ZonesCorp EHMS certifications.

Revenue is generated exclusively through hardware sales of mill-produced flat steel products, with no software, licensing, or aftermarket revenue streams. Customer concentration is diversified by geography (40+ countries) and segment (distributors, manufacturers, construction), though no individual customer logos or revenue splits are disclosed. The business model is capital-intensive and cyclical, exposed to global steel pricing, zinc coating costs, energy inputs, and GCC construction/infrastructure demand cycles.

Name

AGIS

Legal name

Al Ghurair Iron & Steel LLC

Website

https://agis.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

AGIS (Al Ghurair Iron & Steel LLC) is a UAE-based joint venture between Al Ghurair Group and Nippon Steel Corporation, operating the GCC's largest flat steel cold rolling and hot-dip galvanizing complex. It produces HRPO, CRFH, and HDG coils for distributors, manufacturers, and construction clients across 40+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flat Steel Manufacturing

NAICS

Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing (331315)

SIC

Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling Mills (Coke Ovens) (3312), Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling & Finishing Mills (3310)

akta.pro primary industry

Hot Rolling & Primary Mills (Plate, Hot-Rolled Coil/Sheet, Strip) (IMAKABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aluminum Rolling (Flat-Rolled Products: Sheet, Plate, Foil) (IMAKACAF)

Keywords

• Galvanized steel coils
• Cold rolled steel
• Flat steel manufacturing
• Hot dip galvanizing
• Steel sheet production

Headquarters

HQ city

Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Steel Products Sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling flat steel products including Hot Rolled Pickled & Oiled (HRPO), Cold Rolled Full Hard (CRFH), and Hot-Dip Galvanized (HDG) coils and sheets. Products are sold directly to customers from the mill, serving domestic UAE and international markets across 40+ countries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AGIS (Al Ghurair Iron & Steel LLC) operates the largest flat steel cold rolling and hot-dip galvanizing complex in the GCC region from its 500,000 TPA facility in Abu Dhabi. The company manufactures and sells Hot Rolled Pickled & Oiled (HRPO), Cold Rolled Full Hard (CRFH), and Hot-Dip Galvanized (HDG) steel coils, slit coils, and sheets directly from the mill to steel distributors, industrial manufacturers, and construction companies across 40+ countries.

Product overview

AGIS (Al Ghurair Iron & Steel LLC) is a steel manufacturing company operating the largest flat steel cold rolling and hot-dip galvanizing complex in the GCC region. The company offers three integrated product lines: Hot Rolled Pickled & Oiled (HRPO), Cold Rolled Full Hard (CRFH), and Hot-Dip Galvanized (HDG) steel products. HRPO serves as a foundational processed product for downstream applications, CRFH provides ultra-thin cold-rolled steel for precision manufacturing, and HDG offers corrosion-protected galvanized steel for construction and automotive sectors. With a combined production capacity of 500,000 TPA across its 500,000 square meter facility in Abu Dhabi's Industrial City, the products range from 0.18mm to 4.5mm thickness and are supplied to over 40 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hot Rolled Pickled & Oiled (HRPO)

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving over 40 countries with established market presence
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Al Ghurair GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAl Ghurair Group is one of the largest family-owned corporations in the UAE with businesses spanning retail, industrial manufacturing, investments, and real estate. AGIS is the flagship steel company of the Al Ghurair Group, representing a core strategic investment in the industrial manufacturing sector.
• Nippon Steel CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNippon Steel Corporation of Japan is one of the world's leading steel manufacturers. The joint venture brings Japanese steel manufacturing technology and expertise to the GCC market, combining global best practices with regional market access.
• ZonesCorpminorOthersZonesCorp has certified AGIS's Environment, Health & Safety Management System (EHMS), validating the company's commitment to workplace safety and environmental standards.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• United Iron & Steel Company (UISCO): UAE-based flat steel producer offering cold-rolled and galvanized products. Direct competitor to AGIS in the UAE flat steel market with overlapping product lines (CRFH, HDG) and customer segments.
• Hadeed (Saudi Iron & Steel Company): SABIC subsidiary and Saudi Arabia's leading steelmaker, producing rebar and flat steel including hot-rolled coil. Closest GCC competitor to AGIS in flat steel products, serving similar construction and industrial customers regionally.
• Emirates Steel Arkan: UAE's largest integrated steelmaker, producing rebar, heavy sections, and flat steel products including galvanized coils. Direct regional competitor to AGIS in the GCC flat steel and galvanizing market, with larger integrated upstream capacity.

Broad incumbents

• JSW Steel: India's largest steelmaker with significant flat steel and galvanizing capacity. Comparable to AGIS in flat steel product portfolio (CR, HR, galvanized) and global export ambition from a cost-advantaged base.
• POSCO: South Korea's largest steelmaker and a global leader in galvanized and high-grade flat steel products. Comparable to AGIS in HDG technology and product quality, though operating at vastly larger scale across global markets.
• ArcelorMittal: World's largest steelmaker with extensive flat steel and galvanizing operations across Europe, Americas, and Asia. Competes with AGIS in international galvanized steel markets at scale with deep technical and commercial resources.
• JFE Steel Corporation: Major Japanese integrated steelmaker with significant flat steel and galvanizing capacity. Comparable to AGIS in product portfolio and technology, with strong export presence into Middle East and Southeast Asian markets.
• Nippon Steel Corporation: Japan's largest steelmaker and AGIS's joint venture partner. Operates one of the world's most advanced galvanizing and high-strength steel technology bases — comparable to AGIS in technology lineage, but at dramatically larger global scale.

Regional players

• Al Ittefaq Steel Products Co. Major Saudi steel producer of rebar, wire rod, and flat steel products. Regional competitor in the GCC, with growing flat steel capacity that overlaps with AGIS's product range and end markets.
• Qatar Steel: Qatar's primary integrated steelmaker producing rebar, wire rod, and billets. Regional competitor in GCC steel markets serving construction customers, though with a different product mix than AGIS's flat steel focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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