Forged steel bar imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of forged steel bar by the United Kingdom reached $6.4 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $43.8 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 | $6.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $43.8M | 54.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 18.8K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 17.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 12.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports forged steel bar from
China alone supplied 57% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 58% |
| Spain | $624K | 9.7% |
| India | $408K | 6.3% |
| Portugal | $378K | 5.9% |
| Italy | $359K | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $283K | 4.4% |
| Ireland | $173K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $137K | 2.1% |
| Poland | $108K | 1.7% |
| Slovenia | $82K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.39 per kg, 99% above the world average of $0.70. 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.
Forged steel bar exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of forged steel bar by the United Kingdom reached $1.1 million in 2024 (208 tonnes). United States alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $585K | 52% |
| Italy | $103K | 9.2% |
| France | $98K | 8.8% |
| Sweden | $90K | 8.1% |
| Netherlands | $56K | 5% |
| Poland | $43K | 3.9% |
| Burkina Faso | $34K | 3.1% |
| Denmark | $21K | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $17K | 1.5% |
| Ireland | $17K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom forged steel bar imports (HS 7214.10): 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 7214.10: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of forged steel bar imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported forged steel bar worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged steel bar to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Spain (10%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024, 99% above the world average of $0.70 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 steel bar to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $43.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export forged steel bar?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Italy and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged steel bar?
The HS code for forged steel bar is subheading 7214.10. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7214 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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