Free-cutting cold-formed bar imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of free-cutting cold-formed bar by the United Kingdom reached $9.5 million in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.4 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 | $9.5M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.7M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $14.4M | 11.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 3.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports free-cutting cold-formed bar from
Most of the value came from Italy (29%), Spain (27%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+372% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, close to the world average of $1.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Free-cutting cold-formed bar exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $3.7 million of free-cutting cold-formed bar in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (44%), Ireland (22%), Canada (12%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.6M | 44% |
| Ireland | $832K | 22% |
| Canada | $454K | 12% |
| Czech Republic | $304K | 8.1% |
| Norway | $120K | 3.2% |
| Australia | $110K | 2.9% |
| United States | $58K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $54K | 1.4% |
| Denmark | $48K | 1.3% |
| China | $30K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom free-cutting cold-formed bar imports (HS 7215.10): 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 7215.10: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, of free-cutting steel, cold-formed or cold-finished, n.e.c. in chapter 72.
Common questions
What is the value of free-cutting cold-formed bar imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported free-cutting cold-formed bar worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 162 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply free-cutting cold-formed bar to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Spain (27%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 372% on the year.
What is the average import price of free-cutting cold-formed bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.29 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 cold-formed bar to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2022 at $14.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export free-cutting cold-formed bar?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Ireland and Canada. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for free-cutting cold-formed bar?
The HS code for free-cutting cold-formed bar is subheading 7215.10. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7215 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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