Clad steel strip exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $28.1 million of clad steel strip in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 64 countries. That is 16% more than in 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 | $28.1M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $24.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $23.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $23.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $14.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $19.6M | 3.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports clad steel strip to
Most of it went to Slovakia (45%), Mexico (23%), China (21%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | $12.7M | 45% |
| Mexico | $6.6M | 24% |
| China | $5.8M | 21% |
| United States | $1.6M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| Brazil | $234K | 0.8% |
| France | $17K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $17K | 0.1% |
| India | $16K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $13K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.17 per kg, 25% above the world average of $4.15. 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.
Clad steel strip imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of clad steel strip by the United Kingdom reached $506 thousand in 2024 (81 tonnes). Japan alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $383K | 76% |
| Netherlands | $36K | 7.2% |
| Angola | $30K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $19K | 3.8% |
| China | $12K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $11K | 2.2% |
| Canada | $4K | 0.8% |
| France | $4K | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $3K | 0.5% |
| Norway | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom clad steel strip exports (HS 7212.60): 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 7212.60: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, clad.
Common questions
What is the value of clad steel strip exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported clad steel strip worth $28.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 64 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy clad steel strip from the United Kingdom?
Slovakia was the largest buyer with 45% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by Mexico (23%) and China (21%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average export price of clad steel strip per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.17 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $4.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of clad steel strip from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19.6 million in 2017 to $28.1 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import clad steel strip?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $506 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, the Netherlands and Angola. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $27.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for clad steel strip?
The HS code for clad steel strip is subheading 7212.60. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 page.
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