Carbon steel line pipe exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of carbon steel line pipe by the United Kingdom reached $39.1 million in 2024 (26.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 71% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $39.1M | 26.3K t |
| 2023 | $22.9M | 15.3K t |
| 2022 | $22.2M | 13.1K t |
| 2021 | $19.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $21.1M | 10.1K t |
| 2019 | $33.2M | 23.1K t |
| 2018 | $39.0M | 31.7K t |
| 2017 | $39.8M | 40.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports carbon steel line pipe to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $24.0M | 61% |
| Malaysia | $3.3M | 8.4% |
| Egypt | $1.9M | 4.9% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 4.2% |
| Angola | $1.4M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 2.9% |
| Ireland | $1.1M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $915K | 2.3% |
| Australia | $705K | 1.8% |
| Norway | $594K | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, close to the world average of $1.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbon steel line pipe imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of carbon steel line pipe by the United Kingdom reached $15.8 million in 2024 (12.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (28%), China (17%), Denmark (14%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $4.5M | 28% |
| China | $2.7M | 17% |
| Denmark | $2.1M | 14% |
| Greece | $2.1M | 13% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 11% |
| Poland | $855K | 5.4% |
| Norway | $770K | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $358K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $260K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $115K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom carbon steel line pipe exports (HS 7306.19): 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 7306.19: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (other than of stainless steel or seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel line pipe exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported carbon steel line pipe worth $39.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 105 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 71% on 2023.
Which countries buy carbon steel line pipe from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($24.0 million), followed by Malaysia (8%) and Egypt (5%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 899% on the year.
What is the average export price of carbon steel line pipe per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of carbon steel line pipe from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $39.8 million in 2017 to $39.1 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2017 at $39.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import carbon steel line pipe?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $15.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, China and Denmark. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $23.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel line pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel line pipe is subheading 7306.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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