Cold-drawn alloy steel tube imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $6.0 million of cold-drawn alloy steel tube in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $12.2 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 | $6.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 2.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cold-drawn alloy steel tube from
Most of the value came from Sweden (23%), Turkey (20%), Romania (14%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $1.4M | 23% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 20% |
| Romania | $815K | 14% |
| France | $709K | 12% |
| United States | $457K | 7.7% |
| Germany | $402K | 6.8% |
| Taiwan | $303K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $173K | 2.9% |
| Canada | $158K | 2.6% |
| Norway | $132K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.51 per kg, 50% above the world average of $3.01. 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.
Cold-drawn alloy steel tube exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of cold-drawn alloy steel tube by the United Kingdom reached $3.0 million in 2024 (221 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (18%), Ireland (13%), Netherlands (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+586% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $538K | 18% |
| Ireland | $387K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $301K | 10% |
| Angola | $222K | 7.4% |
| Bahrain | $211K | 7% |
| Germany | $151K | 5% |
| Thailand | $121K | 4% |
| Egypt | $100K | 3.3% |
| Qatar | $95K | 3.2% |
| Portugal | $92K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cold-drawn alloy steel tube imports (HS 7304.51): 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 7304.51: Steel, alloy (not stainless steel): seamless, cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-drawn alloy steel tube imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cold-drawn alloy steel tube worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-drawn alloy steel tube to the United Kingdom?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Turkey (20%) and Romania (14%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 722% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-drawn alloy steel tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.51 per kg in 2024, 50% above 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 cold-drawn alloy steel tube to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2018 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cold-drawn alloy steel tube?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-drawn alloy steel tube?
The HS code for cold-drawn alloy steel tube is subheading 7304.51. 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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