Cold-rolled steel coil thin imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $4.0 million of cold-rolled steel coil thin in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $10.1 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 | $4.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 10.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 7.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cold-rolled steel coil thin from
Belgium alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+289% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.2M | 56% |
| South Korea | $734K | 19% |
| Ireland | $723K | 18% |
| United States | $157K | 4% |
| Germany | $47K | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $37K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $17K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $12K | 0.3% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, 24% above the world average of $0.80. 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 steel coil thin exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of cold-rolled steel coil thin by the United Kingdom reached $468 thousand in 2024 (641 tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (33%), Turkey (21%), France (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $155K | 33% |
| Turkey | $96K | 21% |
| France | $60K | 13% |
| Germany | $48K | 10% |
| Belgium | $43K | 9.1% |
| Czech Republic | $24K | 5.2% |
| Ireland | $22K | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 2.7% |
| United States | $8K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cold-rolled steel coil thin imports (HS 7209.18): 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 7209.18: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, 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 steel coil thin imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cold-rolled steel coil thin worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel coil thin to the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by South Korea (19%) and Ireland (18%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel coil thin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $0.80 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 thin to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2018 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cold-rolled steel coil thin?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $468 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Turkey and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel coil thin?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel coil thin is subheading 7209.18. 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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