Cold-formed steel bar imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $25.1 million of cold-formed steel bar in 2024 (20.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $38.8 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 | $25.1M | 20.4K t |
| 2023 | $35.1M | 22.8K t |
| 2022 | $38.8M | 26.8K t |
| 2021 | $34.8M | 27.7K t |
| 2020 | $15.6M | 13.5K t |
| 2019 | $19.7M | 16.7K t |
| 2018 | $19.0M | 15.0K t |
| 2017 | $20.3M | 18.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cold-formed steel bar from
The largest suppliers were Italy (24%), Turkey (24%), Spain (24%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.1M | 24% |
| Turkey | $6.1M | 24% |
| Spain | $5.9M | 24% |
| China | $2.4M | 9.4% |
| Portugal | $916K | 3.7% |
| Ireland | $897K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $552K | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $512K | 2% |
| Romania | $348K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $287K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.23 per kg, close to the world average of $1.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-formed steel bar exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported cold-formed steel bar worth $11.5 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. United States alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.3M | 55% |
| Canada | $2.2M | 19% |
| Ireland | $1.1M | 9.7% |
| Australia | $450K | 3.9% |
| Poland | $308K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $198K | 1.7% |
| New Zealand | $181K | 1.6% |
| Kuwait | $144K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $100K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $94K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cold-formed steel bar imports (HS 7215.50): 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 7215.50: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, cold-formed or cold-finished, (not free-cutting).
Common questions
What is the value of cold-formed steel bar imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cold-formed steel bar worth $25.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 196 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-formed steel bar to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Turkey (24%) and Spain (24%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 15% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-formed steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.23 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-formed steel bar to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.3 million in 2017 to $25.1 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $38.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cold-formed steel bar?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $11.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Canada and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $13.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-formed steel bar?
The HS code for cold-formed steel bar is subheading 7215.50. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7215 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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