Alloy steel powder exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported alloy steel powder worth $52.6 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 70 countries. 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 $71.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $63.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $71.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $66.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $55.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $57.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $46.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $40.6M | 4.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports alloy steel powder to
Most of it went to Germany (32%), United States (24%), China (14%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $16.6M | 32% |
| United States | $12.4M | 24% |
| China | $7.3M | 14% |
| France | $4.2M | 8% |
| India | $2.9M | 5.4% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 3% |
| Sweden | $1.2M | 2.2% |
| Brazil | $945K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $867K | 1.7% |
| Romania | $633K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.94 per kg, 350% above the world average of $3.32. 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.
Alloy steel powder imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported alloy steel powder worth $25.5 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 124 countries for imports of this product. Belgium alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $19.5M | 76% |
| United States | $1.8M | 6.9% |
| China | $1.2M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $924K | 3.6% |
| Sweden | $781K | 3.1% |
| Japan | $672K | 2.6% |
| Canada | $327K | 1.3% |
| Austria | $153K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $62K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $45K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom alloy steel powder exports (HS 7205.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 7205.21: Alloy steel powders.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel powder exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported alloy steel powder worth $52.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 70 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy alloy steel powder from the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($16.6 million), followed by the United States (24%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 44 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average export price of alloy steel powder per kg?
The average declared export value was about $14.94 per kg in 2024, 350% above the world average of $3.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of alloy steel powder from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $40.6 million in 2017 to $52.6 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $71.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import alloy steel powder?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $25.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Belgium, the United States and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $27.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel powder?
The HS code for alloy steel powder is subheading 7205.21. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7205 page.
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