Cold-rolled stainless foil imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $8.8 million of cold-rolled stainless foil in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.7 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 | $8.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $18.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $14.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $16.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $13.5M | 4.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cold-rolled stainless foil from
The largest suppliers were Spain (38%), Germany (17%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+578% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.3M | 38% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 17% |
| China | $973K | 11% |
| United States | $721K | 8.2% |
| Japan | $588K | 6.7% |
| India | $253K | 2.9% |
| France | $243K | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $225K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $178K | 2% |
| Finland | $125K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.12 per kg, 125% above the world average of $1.83. 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 stainless foil exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $3.0 million of cold-rolled stainless foil in 2024 (410 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Qatar accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+856% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $1.8M | 60% |
| Belgium | $306K | 10% |
| Germany | $202K | 6.7% |
| Canada | $58K | 1.9% |
| Ireland | $56K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $40K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $38K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $36K | 1.2% |
| United States | $34K | 1.1% |
| China | $33K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cold-rolled stainless foil imports (HS 7219.35): 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 7219.35: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled stainless foil imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cold-rolled stainless foil worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 152 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled stainless foil to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Germany (17%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 578% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled stainless foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.12 per kg in 2024, 125% above the world average of $1.83 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-rolled stainless foil to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.5 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2022 at $18.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cold-rolled stainless foil?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Belgium and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled stainless foil?
The HS code for cold-rolled stainless foil is subheading 7219.35. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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