Cold-rolled steel sheet exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $4.8 million of cold-rolled steel sheet in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 16% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 2.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports cold-rolled steel sheet to
Ireland alone took 75% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $3.6M | 75% |
| Belgium | $773K | 16% |
| Norway | $77K | 1.6% |
| Estonia | $74K | 1.5% |
| India | $73K | 1.5% |
| France | $49K | 1% |
| Germany | $48K | 1% |
| Czech Republic | $34K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $25K | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $25K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, close to the world average of $0.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-rolled steel sheet imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported cold-rolled steel sheet worth $1.7 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Germany alone supplied 76% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.3M | 76% |
| Sweden | $127K | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $109K | 6.6% |
| Ireland | $58K | 3.5% |
| Denmark | $27K | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $25K | 1.5% |
| China | $16K | 1% |
| United States | $14K | 0.8% |
| France | $6K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $5K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cold-rolled steel sheet exports (HS 7209.26): 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 7209.26: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not 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 sheet exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported cold-rolled steel sheet worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 80 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy cold-rolled steel sheet from the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest buyer with 75% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Belgium (16%) and Norway (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 280% on the year.
What is the average export price of cold-rolled steel sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $0.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cold-rolled steel sheet from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2021 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import cold-rolled steel sheet?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel sheet?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel sheet is subheading 7209.26. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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