🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of alloy steel bars and shapes: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $250.6 million of alloy steel bars and shapes in 2024 (133.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $349.8 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of alloy steel bars and shapes by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $250.6M | 133.9K t |
| 2023 | $301.5M | 133.2K t |
| 2022 | $349.8M | 161.9K t |
| 2021 | $252.1M | 146.7K t |
| 2020 | $173.3M | 108.5K t |
| 2019 | $219.9M | 136.0K t |
| 2018 | $250.0M | 150.6K t |
| 2017 | $209.2M | 144.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports alloy steel bars and shapes from
Most of the value came from Spain (19%), Italy (11%), Czech Republic (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 38%. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $48.0M | 19% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $27.3M | 11% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $21.0M | 8.4% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $20.9M | 8.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $20.7M | 8.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $19.4M | 7.7% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $18.3M | 7.3% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $14.8M | 5.9% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $13.6M | 5.4% |
| Taiwan | $11.4M | 4.5% |
Types of alloy steel bars and shapes under HS 7228
| 7228.50 | Steel, alloy: bars and rods, cold-formed or cold-finished | 32% |
| 7228.30 | Steel, alloy: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded | 28% |
| 7228.70 | Steel, alloy: angles, shapes and sections | 14% |
| 7228.40 | Steel, alloy: bars and rods, forged | 12% |
| 7228.60 | Steel, alloy: bars and rods n.e.c. in heading no. 7228 | 6.8% |
| 7228.10 | Steel, alloy: bars and rods, of high speed steel | 5.1% |
| 7228.20 | Steel, alloy: bars and rods, of silico-manganese steel | 2.3% |
| 7228.80 | Steel, alloy or non-alloy: hollow drill bars and rods | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7228.
Average import price of alloy steel bars and shapes
The average declared value was about $1.87 per kg, 30% above the world average of $1.44. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports alloy steel bars and shapes
Exports of alloy steel bars and shapes by the United Kingdom reached $158.9 million in 2024 (44.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were France (21%), China (10%), Italy (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $32.7M | 21% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $15.6M | 9.9% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $15.5M | 9.7% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $15.0M | 9.5% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $9.2M | 5.8% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $8.5M | 5.3% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $7.7M | 4.8% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $5.7M | 3.6% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $4.9M | 3.1% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $4.7M | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7228: Alloy steel bars, rods, shapes and sections; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel.
Alloy steel bars and shapes trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of alloy steel bars and shapes imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported alloy steel bars and shapes worth $250.6 million in 2024 (133.9 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import alloy steel bars and shapes from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Spain (19%), Italy (11%), Czech Republic (8%).
What is the average import price of alloy steel bars and shapes in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $1.87 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.44 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export alloy steel bars and shapes?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported alloy steel bars and shapes worth $158.9 million in 2024, mainly to France, China, Italy.
What is the HS code for alloy steel bars and shapes?
Alloy steel bars and shapes falls under HS heading 7228 (Alloy steel bars, rods, shapes and sections; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading alloy steel bars and shapes with the United Kingdom?
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