Deformed hot-rolled bar imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $90.1 million of deformed hot-rolled bar in 2024 (137.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 188 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $90.1M | 137.7K t |
| 2023 | $73.4M | 94.3K t |
| 2022 | $107.9M | 129.6K t |
| 2021 | $62.4M | 75.1K t |
| 2020 | $46.9M | 87.3K t |
| 2019 | $51.5M | 91.1K t |
| 2018 | $61.4M | 95.2K t |
| 2017 | $47.8M | 89.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports deformed hot-rolled bar from
One supplier dominates: Portugal accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+861% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, close to the world average of $0.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Deformed hot-rolled bar exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of deformed hot-rolled bar by the United Kingdom reached $7.8 million in 2024 (11.4 thousand tonnes). Ireland alone took 89% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $6.9M | 89% |
| France | $243K | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | $220K | 2.8% |
| Bermuda | $181K | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $101K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $87K | 1.1% |
| Ghana | $13K | 0.2% |
| United States | $11K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $6K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom deformed hot-rolled bar imports (HS 7213.10): 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 7213.10: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process.
Common questions
What is the value of deformed hot-rolled bar imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported deformed hot-rolled bar worth $90.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 137.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 188 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply deformed hot-rolled bar to the United Kingdom?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($59.7 million), followed by France (9%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 861% on the year.
What is the average import price of deformed hot-rolled bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of deformed hot-rolled bar to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.8 million in 2017 to $90.1 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2022 at $107.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $67.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export deformed hot-rolled bar?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $7.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France and Lithuania. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $82.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for deformed hot-rolled bar?
The HS code for deformed hot-rolled bar is subheading 7213.10. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7213 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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