Free-cutting bar drawn imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported free-cutting bar drawn worth $5.3 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 163 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 43% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.3 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 | $5.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 10.8K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 12.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 17.5K t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 14.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports free-cutting bar drawn from
Most of the value came from France (35%), Czech Republic (27%), Germany (25%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.8M | 35% |
| Czech Republic | $1.4M | 27% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 25% |
| Italy | $573K | 11% |
| Switzerland | $57K | 1.1% |
| Ireland | $12K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $9K | 0.2% |
| United States | $8K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $7K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Free-cutting bar drawn exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $817 thousand of free-cutting bar drawn in 2024 (442 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $412K | 51% |
| Germany | $265K | 33% |
| Taiwan | $77K | 9.4% |
| Ireland | $29K | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $18K | 2.2% |
| Canada | $9K | 1.2% |
| New Zealand | $2K | 0.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $2K | 0.3% |
| China | $1K | 0.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom free-cutting bar drawn imports (HS 7214.30): 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 7214.30: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, including those twisted after rolling, of free-cutting steel.
Common questions
What is the value of free-cutting bar drawn imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported free-cutting bar drawn worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 163 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply free-cutting bar drawn to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the Czech Republic (27%) and Germany (25%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 288% on the year.
What is the average import price of free-cutting bar drawn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of free-cutting bar drawn to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2018 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export free-cutting bar drawn?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $817 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Germany and Taiwan. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for free-cutting bar drawn?
The HS code for free-cutting bar drawn is subheading 7214.30. 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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