Aluminium-coated steel sheet imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $22.9 million of aluminium-coated steel sheet in 2024 (23.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $34.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22.9M | 23.0K t |
| 2023 | $26.3M | 24.0K t |
| 2022 | $22.6M | 16.4K t |
| 2021 | $34.0M | 27.8K t |
| 2020 | $13.7M | 17.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $20.2M | 16.1K t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 17.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports aluminium-coated steel sheet from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+429% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $14.8M | 65% |
| France | $4.6M | 20% |
| Vietnam | $2.7M | 12% |
| United States | $247K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $135K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $123K | 0.5% |
| Ireland | $64K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $55K | 0.2% |
| India | $44K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium-coated steel sheet exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $2.3 million of aluminium-coated steel sheet in 2024 (638 tonnes). Ireland alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.7M | 73% |
| Indonesia | $203K | 8.7% |
| Singapore | $193K | 8.2% |
| Romania | $128K | 5.5% |
| Greece | $60K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.6% |
| France | $14K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.2% |
| China | $4K | 0.2% |
| Montserrat | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom aluminium-coated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.69): 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 7210.69: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium, other than plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium-coated steel sheet imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported aluminium-coated steel sheet worth $22.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 150 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium-coated steel sheet to the United Kingdom?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by France (20%) and Vietnam (12%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 429% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium-coated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminium-coated steel sheet to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.7 million in 2017 to $22.9 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2021 at $34.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export aluminium-coated steel sheet?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Indonesia and Singapore. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $20.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium-coated steel sheet?
The HS code for aluminium-coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.69. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
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