Expanded metal exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of expanded metal by the United Kingdom reached $16.4 million in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 116 countries. That is 15% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $16.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $14.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $16.2M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $15.1M | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $14.1M | 9.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports expanded metal to
The largest buyer markets were Czech Republic (20%), Ireland (18%), France (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+769% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $3.2M | 20% |
| Ireland | $2.9M | 18% |
| France | $2.3M | 14% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 13% |
| Kuwait | $1.8M | 11% |
| United States | $741K | 4.5% |
| Denmark | $529K | 3.2% |
| Finland | $462K | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $342K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $269K | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.07 per kg, close to the world average of $1.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Expanded metal imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of expanded metal by the United Kingdom reached $9.5 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 202 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+809% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.8M | 72% |
| United States | $756K | 8% |
| China | $722K | 7.6% |
| Switzerland | $507K | 5.4% |
| France | $326K | 3.5% |
| Ireland | $110K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $70K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $51K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $42K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $29K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom expanded metal exports (HS 7314.50): 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 7314.50: Iron or steel: expanded metal.
Common questions
What is the value of expanded metal exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported expanded metal worth $16.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 116 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy expanded metal from the United Kingdom?
The Czech Republic was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Ireland (18%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 55 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 769% on the year.
What is the average export price of expanded metal per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.07 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of expanded metal from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.1 million in 2017 to $16.4 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import expanded metal?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $9.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, the United States and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for expanded metal?
The HS code for expanded metal is subheading 7314.50. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7314 page.
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