Carbon steel seamless drill pipe imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbon steel seamless drill pipe by the United Kingdom reached $19.7 million in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 175 countries. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $26.1 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 | $19.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $18.6M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $19.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $15.9M | 35.9K t |
| 2019 | $26.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 3.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports carbon steel seamless drill pipe from
The largest suppliers were United States (44%), Senegal (14%), Norway (9%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.6M | 44% |
| Senegal | $2.9M | 15% |
| Norway | $1.7M | 8.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 6.6% |
| China | $1.1M | 5.8% |
| Romania | $781K | 4% |
| France | $755K | 3.8% |
| Denmark | $645K | 3.3% |
| Japan | $518K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $441K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.46 per kg, close to the world average of $3.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbon steel seamless drill pipe exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $15.6 million of carbon steel seamless drill pipe in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 108 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Guyana (21%), United States (10%), Trinidad and Tobago (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guyana | $3.2M | 21% |
| United States | $1.5M | 9.8% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $1.4M | 9.3% |
| Senegal | $1.4M | 8.9% |
| Marshall Isds | $1.3M | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 7.4% |
| Spain | $646K | 4.2% |
| Norway | $633K | 4.1% |
| China | $602K | 3.9% |
| Tanzania | $549K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom carbon steel seamless drill pipe imports (HS 7304.23): 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 7304.23: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless drill pipe imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported carbon steel seamless drill pipe worth $19.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 175 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel seamless drill pipe to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by Senegal (14%) and Norway (9%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 621% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel seamless drill pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.46 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $3.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon steel seamless drill pipe to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $19.7 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2019 at $26.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export carbon steel seamless drill pipe?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $15.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guyana, the United States and Trinidad and Tobago. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless drill pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless drill pipe is subheading 7304.23. 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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