Carbon steel seamless casing imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbon steel seamless casing by the United Kingdom reached $81.1 million in 2024 (33.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $150.2 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 | $81.1M | 33.8K t |
| 2023 | $108.6M | 47.3K t |
| 2022 | $60.8M | 37.5K t |
| 2021 | $72.5M | 43.2K t |
| 2020 | $143.7M | 71.1K t |
| 2019 | $150.2M | 99.6K t |
| 2018 | $148.9M | 76.4K t |
| 2017 | $111.7M | 58.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports carbon steel seamless casing from
The largest suppliers were Japan (38%), Mexico (17%), Brazil (14%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $30.8M | 38% |
| Mexico | $13.4M | 17% |
| Brazil | $11.3M | 14% |
| Italy | $6.7M | 8.3% |
| Namibia | $4.0M | 4.9% |
| Norway | $3.9M | 4.8% |
| United States | $2.2M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 1.7% |
| China | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| France | $905K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.40 per kg, 27% above the world average of $1.89. 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.
Carbon steel seamless casing exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported carbon steel seamless casing worth $38.3 million (12.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (22%), Norway (17%), Brazil (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+264% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $8.3M | 22% |
| Norway | $6.5M | 17% |
| Brazil | $5.4M | 14% |
| Denmark | $3.0M | 7.9% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 5.2% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 4.8% |
| Libya | $1.8M | 4.7% |
| Malta | $1.4M | 3.7% |
| United States | $1.2M | 3% |
| France | $932K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom carbon steel seamless casing imports (HS 7304.29): 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 7304.29: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless casing imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported carbon steel seamless casing worth $81.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel seamless casing to the United Kingdom?
Japan was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($30.8 million), followed by Mexico (17%) and Brazil (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel seamless casing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.40 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $1.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon steel seamless casing to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $111.7 million in 2017 to $81.1 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2019 at $150.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $109.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export carbon steel seamless casing?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $38.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Norway and Brazil. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $42.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless casing?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless casing is subheading 7304.29. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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