Cold-drawn stainless tube imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $152.3 million of cold-drawn stainless tube in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 196 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 66% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $152.3M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $91.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $68.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $95.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $59.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $133.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $125.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $111.3M | 7.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cold-drawn stainless tube from
Most of the value came from Czech Republic (47%), Spain (22%), United States (4%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+242% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $71.5M | 47% |
| Spain | $33.2M | 22% |
| United States | $6.5M | 4.3% |
| France | $5.6M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $5.5M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $5.3M | 3.5% |
| Austria | $5.2M | 3.4% |
| China | $5.0M | 3.3% |
| India | $3.6M | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $1.9M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.58 per kg, 130% above the world average of $8.93. 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 stainless tube exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $39.6 million of cold-drawn stainless tube in 2024 (738 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (22%), Switzerland (8%), Austria (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.7M | 22% |
| Switzerland | $3.3M | 8.3% |
| Austria | $2.9M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 7.2% |
| France | $2.7M | 6.8% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 4% |
| Mexico | $1.2M | 3% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $940K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cold-drawn stainless tube imports (HS 7304.41): 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 7304.41: Steel, stainless: cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced), tubes and pipes of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-drawn stainless tube imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cold-drawn stainless tube worth $152.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 196 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-drawn stainless tube to the United Kingdom?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($71.5 million), followed by Spain (22%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-drawn stainless tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.58 per kg in 2024, 130% above the world average of $8.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cold-drawn stainless tube to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $111.3 million in 2017 to $152.3 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $104.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cold-drawn stainless tube?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $39.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Switzerland and Austria. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $112.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-drawn stainless tube?
The HS code for cold-drawn stainless tube is subheading 7304.41. 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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