Cold-drawn seamless tube imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $44.8 million of cold-drawn seamless tube in 2024 (17.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 38% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $71.9 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 | $44.8M | 17.8K t |
| 2023 | $71.9M | 27.6K t |
| 2022 | $71.2M | 23.4K t |
| 2021 | $39.7M | 17.0K t |
| 2020 | $26.2M | 12.0K t |
| 2019 | $46.7M | 20.9K t |
| 2018 | $54.6M | 24.1K t |
| 2017 | $46.3M | 22.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cold-drawn seamless tube from
Most of the value came from Germany (44%), Romania (17%), China (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $19.7M | 44% |
| Romania | $7.5M | 17% |
| China | $4.3M | 9.6% |
| Italy | $4.1M | 9.1% |
| France | $1.9M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 3.1% |
| Slovakia | $1.0M | 2.3% |
| United States | $800K | 1.8% |
| Austria | $770K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $747K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.51 per kg, close to the world average of $2.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-drawn seamless tube exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported cold-drawn seamless tube worth $14.2 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Czech Republic (15%), Saudi Arabia (9%), Angola (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $2.1M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 9.4% |
| Angola | $1.2M | 8.7% |
| Ireland | $1.1M | 7.4% |
| Turkey | $948K | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $940K | 6.6% |
| Ghana | $672K | 4.7% |
| United States | $571K | 4% |
| Australia | $467K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $460K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cold-drawn seamless tube imports (HS 7304.31): 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 7304.31: Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron): seamless, cold-drawn or cold-rolled, tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-drawn seamless tube imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cold-drawn seamless tube worth $44.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 203 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-drawn seamless tube to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($19.7 million), followed by Romania (17%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 35 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of cold-drawn seamless tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.51 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $2.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-drawn seamless tube to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.3 million in 2017 to $44.8 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2023 at $71.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cold-drawn seamless tube?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $14.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Czech Republic, Saudi Arabia and Angola. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $30.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-drawn seamless tube?
The HS code for cold-drawn seamless tube is subheading 7304.31. 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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