Cold-rolled steel coil imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cold-rolled steel coil by the United Kingdom reached $98.5 million in 2024 (122.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $148.5 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 | $98.5M | 122.0K t |
| 2023 | $127.0M | 148.4K t |
| 2022 | $123.6M | 117.2K t |
| 2021 | $139.3M | 162.2K t |
| 2020 | $78.4M | 137.0K t |
| 2019 | $97.3M | 147.9K t |
| 2018 | $148.5M | 197.8K t |
| 2017 | $137.3M | 211.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cold-rolled steel coil from
The largest suppliers were Japan (25%), Belgium (24%), South Korea (19%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $24.3M | 25% |
| Belgium | $24.0M | 24% |
| South Korea | $19.0M | 19% |
| India | $11.0M | 11% |
| Ukraine | $4.2M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 3.5% |
| Taiwan | $2.6M | 2.7% |
| Egypt | $2.4M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 1.7% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-rolled steel coil exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $42.0 million of cold-rolled steel coil in 2024 (48.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Spain (38%), France (15%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+322% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cold-rolled steel coil imports (HS 7209.16): 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 7209.16: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel coil imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cold-rolled steel coil worth $98.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 122.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 162 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel coil to the United Kingdom?
Japan was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($24.3 million), followed by Belgium (24%) and South Korea (19%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.81 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 steel coil to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $137.3 million in 2017 to $98.5 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2018 at $148.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $118.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cold-rolled steel coil?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $42.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, France and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $56.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel coil?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel coil is subheading 7209.16. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7209 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.
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