Cold-finished stainless bar imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cold-finished stainless bar by the United Kingdom reached $199.2 million in 2024 (37.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 184 countries. Value fell 9% from 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
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $199.2M | 37.7K t |
| 2023 | $219.8M | 34.1K t |
| 2022 | $198.0M | 32.6K t |
| 2021 | $157.5M | 34.9K t |
| 2020 | $126.9M | 30.8K t |
| 2019 | $162.9M | 37.6K t |
| 2018 | $163.8M | 37.7K t |
| 2017 | $123.3M | 32.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cold-finished stainless bar from
Most of the value came from Italy (24%), Spain (17%), Germany (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $47.0M | 24% |
| Spain | $34.6M | 17% |
| Germany | $30.3M | 15% |
| Austria | $28.4M | 14% |
| Taiwan | $23.5M | 12% |
| France | $8.0M | 4% |
| India | $7.8M | 3.9% |
| United States | $7.7M | 3.9% |
| Sweden | $2.1M | 1% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.29 per kg, close to the world average of $4.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-finished stainless bar exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported cold-finished stainless bar worth $63.6 million (7.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were France (16%), United States (11%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+319% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $10.3M | 16% |
| United States | $7.2M | 11% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 11% |
| Italy | $5.1M | 8.1% |
| India | $4.3M | 6.7% |
| Ireland | $4.1M | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $3.8M | 6% |
| Portugal | $3.4M | 5.4% |
| Denmark | $1.8M | 2.8% |
| China | $1.4M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cold-finished stainless bar imports (HS 7222.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 7222.20: Steel, stainless: bars and rods, cold-formed or cold-finished.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-finished stainless bar imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cold-finished stainless bar worth $199.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 184 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-finished stainless bar to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($47.0 million), followed by Spain (17%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-finished stainless bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.29 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $4.78 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 stainless bar to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $123.3 million in 2017 to $199.2 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2023 at $219.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $168.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cold-finished stainless bar?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $63.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United States and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $135.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-finished stainless bar?
The HS code for cold-finished stainless bar is subheading 7222.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7222 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for the United Kingdom reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World cold-finished stainless bar trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for the United Kingdom
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.