Building hardware imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $411.2 million of building hardware in 2024 (53.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 221 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $516.7 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 | $411.2M | 53.7K t |
| 2023 | $400.7M | 52.6K t |
| 2022 | $442.9M | 56.2K t |
| 2021 | $516.7M | 71.3K t |
| 2020 | $339.6M | 44.3K t |
| 2019 | $381.3M | 56.2K t |
| 2018 | $352.3M | 51.2K t |
| 2017 | $347.7M | 53.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports building hardware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $216.3M | 53% |
| India | $63.8M | 16% |
| Germany | $21.6M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $17.3M | 4.2% |
| Poland | $13.8M | 3.4% |
| Vietnam | $10.4M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $7.8M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $7.2M | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $6.6M | 1.6% |
| Ireland | $5.9M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.66 per kg, close to the world average of $7.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Building hardware exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported building hardware worth $93.6 million (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (29%), United States (14%), France (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $27.1M | 29% |
| United States | $13.0M | 14% |
| France | $6.4M | 6.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.1M | 5.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.1M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $3.0M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $2.5M | 2.7% |
| Australia | $2.3M | 2.5% |
| Canada | $1.8M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom building hardware imports (HS 8302.41): 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 8302.41: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: of base metal, suitable for buildings.
Common questions
What is the value of building hardware imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported building hardware worth $411.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 53.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 221 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply building hardware to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($216.3 million), followed by India (16%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of building hardware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of building hardware to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $347.7 million in 2017 to $411.2 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2021 at $516.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $399.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export building hardware?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $93.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the United States and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $317.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for building hardware?
The HS code for building hardware is subheading 8302.41. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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