Cold-finished alloy steel bar imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cold-finished alloy steel bar by the United Kingdom reached $79.8 million in 2024 (28.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 173 countries. That is 25% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $107.2 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 | $79.8M | 28.9K t |
| 2023 | $106.3M | 37.8K t |
| 2022 | $107.2M | 40.5K t |
| 2021 | $43.0M | 20.1K t |
| 2020 | $43.0M | 21.8K t |
| 2019 | $51.9M | 25.2K t |
| 2018 | $54.5M | 26.6K t |
| 2017 | $55.3M | 30.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cold-finished alloy steel bar from
Most of the value came from Germany (15%), Spain (15%), United States (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $11.9M | 15% |
| Spain | $11.9M | 15% |
| United States | $11.0M | 14% |
| France | $6.8M | 8.5% |
| Austria | $6.7M | 8.5% |
| Czech Republic | $6.0M | 7.6% |
| China | $5.0M | 6.2% |
| Italy | $4.3M | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 3.8% |
| Taiwan | $2.4M | 3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.77 per kg, 22% above the world average of $2.27. 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-finished alloy steel bar exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported cold-finished alloy steel bar worth $30.3 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $15.5M | 51% |
| India | $2.5M | 8.3% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 5.8% |
| United States | $1.5M | 5.1% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 3.9% |
| China | $716K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $593K | 2% |
| Sweden | $556K | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $450K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cold-finished alloy steel bar imports (HS 7228.50): 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 7228.50: Steel, alloy: bars and rods, cold-formed or cold-finished.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-finished alloy steel bar imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cold-finished alloy steel bar worth $79.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 173 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-finished alloy steel bar to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by Spain (15%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-finished alloy steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.77 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $2.27 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-finished alloy steel bar to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.3 million in 2017 to $79.8 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $107.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $67.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cold-finished alloy steel bar?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $30.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, India and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $49.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-finished alloy steel bar?
The HS code for cold-finished alloy steel bar is subheading 7228.50. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7228 page.
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