Four-face rolled steel strip imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of four-face rolled steel strip by the United Kingdom reached $7.4 million in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 147 countries for imports of this product. That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $18.6 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 | $7.4M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 15.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 12.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 13.8K t |
| 2018 | $18.6M | 21.8K t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 22.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports four-face rolled steel strip from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.8M | 51% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 16% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 14% |
| Sweden | $651K | 8.8% |
| Czech Republic | $353K | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $252K | 3.4% |
| Ireland | $118K | 1.6% |
| Denmark | $34K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, close to the world average of $0.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Four-face rolled steel strip exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of four-face rolled steel strip by the United Kingdom reached $490 thousand in 2024 (476 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (45%), Ireland (40%), France (4%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $222K | 45% |
| Ireland | $197K | 40% |
| France | $22K | 4.5% |
| Switzerland | $22K | 4.4% |
| Poland | $10K | 2.1% |
| Australia | $8K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $3K | 0.7% |
| Angola | $2K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0.3% |
| India | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom four-face rolled steel strip imports (HS 7211.13): 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 7211.13: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, hot-rolled, rolled on four faces or in a closed box pass, of a width more than 150mm but less than 600mm, 4mm thick or more, not in coils, without patterns in relief.
Common questions
What is the value of four-face rolled steel strip imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported four-face rolled steel strip worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 147 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply four-face rolled steel strip to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Italy (16%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average import price of four-face rolled steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of four-face rolled steel strip to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2018 at $18.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export four-face rolled steel strip?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $490 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Ireland and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for four-face rolled steel strip?
The HS code for four-face rolled steel strip is subheading 7211.13. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7211 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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