Carbon steel seamless line pipe imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbon steel seamless line pipe by the United Kingdom reached $110.6 million in 2024 (43.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 201 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $110.6M | 43.4K t |
| 2023 | $112.7M | 37.5K t |
| 2022 | $74.8M | 27.9K t |
| 2021 | $31.1M | 14.2K t |
| 2020 | $69.5M | 34.7K t |
| 2019 | $73.8M | 42.3K t |
| 2018 | $63.1M | 36.5K t |
| 2017 | $35.6M | 26.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports carbon steel seamless line pipe from
The largest suppliers were Germany (29%), Italy (21%), Japan (19%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $32.0M | 29% |
| Italy | $23.2M | 21% |
| Japan | $21.3M | 19% |
| Brazil | $9.6M | 8.6% |
| China | $6.4M | 5.8% |
| Romania | $3.4M | 3% |
| Spain | $3.0M | 2.7% |
| United States | $2.8M | 2.6% |
| Slovakia | $1.7M | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.55 per kg, 57% above the world average of $1.62. 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 line pipe exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of carbon steel seamless line pipe by the United Kingdom reached $38.3 million in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (25%), Belgium (9%), Ireland (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+464% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.6M | 25% |
| Belgium | $3.4M | 9% |
| Ireland | $2.6M | 6.9% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 5.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 5% |
| Norway | $1.9M | 4.9% |
| Indonesia | $1.8M | 4.8% |
| Singapore | $1.8M | 4.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.6M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 4.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom carbon steel seamless line pipe imports (HS 7304.19): 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 7304.19: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless line pipe imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported carbon steel seamless line pipe worth $110.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 201 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel seamless line pipe to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($32.0 million), followed by Italy (21%) and Japan (19%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 624% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel seamless line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.55 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $1.62 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 line pipe to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.6 million in 2017 to $110.6 million in 2024, an increase of 211%. The peak was 2023 at $112.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $71.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export carbon steel seamless line pipe?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $38.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Belgium and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $72.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless line pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless line pipe is subheading 7304.19. 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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