Forged alloy steel bar imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported forged alloy steel bar worth $29.1 million (13.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $46.3 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 | $29.1M | 13.1K t |
| 2023 | $43.5M | 17.9K t |
| 2022 | $46.3M | 19.6K t |
| 2021 | $41.3M | 25.7K t |
| 2020 | $28.7M | 18.1K t |
| 2019 | $32.9M | 20.0K t |
| 2018 | $29.9M | 14.6K t |
| 2017 | $23.9M | 12.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports forged alloy steel bar from
Most of the value came from China (32%), Italy (27%), Spain (8%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+977% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.3M | 32% |
| Italy | $7.8M | 27% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 7.9% |
| France | $2.2M | 7.5% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 5% |
| Czech Republic | $685K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $477K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $450K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $335K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, close to the world average of $2.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Forged alloy steel bar exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported forged alloy steel bar worth $8.0 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Israel (28%), China (16%), France (15%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $2.3M | 29% |
| China | $1.3M | 16% |
| France | $1.2M | 15% |
| Italy | $583K | 7.2% |
| Mexico | $433K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $390K | 4.8% |
| India | $382K | 4.7% |
| United States | $191K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $163K | 2% |
| Singapore | $156K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom forged alloy steel bar imports (HS 7228.40): 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 7228.40: Steel, alloy: bars and rods, forged.
Common questions
What is the value of forged alloy steel bar imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported forged alloy steel bar worth $29.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 151 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged alloy steel bar to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by Italy (27%) and Spain (8%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 977% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged alloy steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $2.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of forged alloy steel bar to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.9 million in 2017 to $29.1 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $46.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export forged alloy steel bar?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $8.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, China and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $21.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged alloy steel bar?
The HS code for forged alloy steel bar is subheading 7228.40. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7228 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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