Cold-rolled alloy steel strip imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported cold-rolled alloy steel strip worth $10.3 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.6 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 | $10.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $18.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $18.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $15.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 3.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cold-rolled alloy steel strip from
Most of the value came from France (23%), Germany (20%), Japan (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+310% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.4M | 23% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 20% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 12% |
| Austria | $938K | 9.1% |
| Switzerland | $869K | 8.4% |
| Italy | $809K | 7.8% |
| Brazil | $774K | 7.5% |
| United States | $543K | 5.3% |
| China | $341K | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $231K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.40 per kg, 59% above the world average of $3.40. 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-rolled alloy steel strip exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported cold-rolled alloy steel strip worth $971 thousand (132 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (20%), Sweden (16%), United States (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+555% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $193K | 20% |
| Sweden | $152K | 16% |
| United States | $116K | 12% |
| France | $79K | 8.1% |
| Netherlands | $63K | 6.5% |
| Czech Republic | $46K | 4.7% |
| Hong Kong | $43K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $40K | 4.1% |
| Japan | $39K | 4% |
| Finland | $27K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cold-rolled alloy steel strip imports (HS 7226.92): 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 7226.92: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, (excluding silicon-electrical or high speed steel), cold-rolled.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled alloy steel strip imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cold-rolled alloy steel strip worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 136 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled alloy steel strip to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Germany (20%) and Japan (12%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 310% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled alloy steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.40 per kg in 2024, 59% above the world average of $3.40 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-rolled alloy steel strip to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $18.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cold-rolled alloy steel strip?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $971 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Sweden and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled alloy steel strip?
The HS code for cold-rolled alloy steel strip is subheading 7226.92. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7226 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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