🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of cast iron pipes: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $50.1 million of cast iron pipes in 2024 (37.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 206 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of cast iron pipes by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50.1M | 37.6K t |
| 2023 | $43.5M | 26.6K t |
| 2022 | $44.9M | 27.2K t |
| 2021 | $41.3M | 24.6K t |
| 2020 | $35.7M | 26.1K t |
| 2019 | $58.4M | 35.4K t |
| 2018 | $48.9M | 35.4K t |
| 2017 | $37.3M | 28.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cast iron pipes from
Most of the value came from India (42%), France (27%), Spain (17%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $21.1M | 42% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $13.5M | 27% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $8.5M | 17% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $2.0M | 4% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $917K | 1.8% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $848K | 1.7% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $708K | 1.4% |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | $533K | 1.1% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $430K | 0.9% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $382K | 0.8% |
Average import price of cast iron pipes
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, close to the world average of $1.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports cast iron pipes
The United Kingdom exported $14.8 million of cast iron pipes in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (32%), Ireland (20%), Netherlands (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $4.7M | 32% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $2.9M | 20% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.3M | 9.1% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 8% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 7.5% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $594K | 4% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $330K | 2.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $272K | 1.8% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $232K | 1.6% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $213K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7303: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of cast iron.
Cast iron pipes trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of cast iron pipes imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cast iron pipes worth $50.1 million in 2024 (37.6 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import cast iron pipes from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (42%), France (27%), Spain (17%).
What is the average import price of cast iron pipes in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.24 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export cast iron pipes?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported cast iron pipes worth $14.8 million in 2024, mainly to Germany, Ireland, Netherlands.
What is the HS code for cast iron pipes?
Cast iron pipes falls under HS heading 7303 (Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of cast iron). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading cast iron pipes with the United Kingdom?
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