Cold rolling mills imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $4.1 million of cold rolling mills in 2024 (381 tonnes). That is 42% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.4 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 | $4.1M | 381 t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 387 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 237 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 295 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 146 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 231 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 264 t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 543 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cold rolling mills from
Most of the value came from New Zealand (35%), China (31%), Taiwan (24%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+942% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $1.5M | 36% |
| China | $1.3M | 31% |
| Taiwan | $981K | 24% |
| Turkey | $138K | 3.3% |
| United States | $138K | 3.3% |
| Poland | $34K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $25K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $23K | 0.6% |
| France | $22K | 0.5% |
| India | $10K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.87 per kg, 33% above the world average of $8.17. 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 rolling mills exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $4.0 million of cold rolling mills in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (36%), Ireland (21%), Spain (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.4M | 36% |
| Ireland | $853K | 22% |
| Spain | $392K | 9.9% |
| Belgium | $261K | 6.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $165K | 4.1% |
| Nigeria | $91K | 2.3% |
| Hungary | $89K | 2.2% |
| Canada | $74K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $72K | 1.8% |
| Mexico | $66K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cold rolling mills imports (HS 8455.22): 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 8455.22: Metal-rolling mills: cold.
Common questions
What is the value of cold rolling mills imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cold rolling mills worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 381 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 178 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold rolling mills to the United Kingdom?
New Zealand was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (31%) and Taiwan (24%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 942% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold rolling mills per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.87 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $8.17 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 rolling mills to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2017 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cold rolling mills?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ireland and Spain. That compares with imports of $4.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for cold rolling mills?
The HS code for cold rolling mills is subheading 8455.22. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8455 page.
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