Free-cutting hot-rolled bar exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $15.6 million of free-cutting hot-rolled bar in 2024 (17.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 31% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $128.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.6M | 17.9K t |
| 2023 | $22.8M | 23.2K t |
| 2022 | $30.5M | 26.6K t |
| 2021 | $64.5M | 66.5K t |
| 2020 | $47.3M | 78.3K t |
| 2019 | $71.7M | 98.7K t |
| 2018 | $128.2M | 154.0K t |
| 2017 | $60.3M | 90.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports free-cutting hot-rolled bar to
Most of it went to Turkey (29%), Germany (20%), Taiwan (12%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.5M | 29% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 20% |
| Taiwan | $1.8M | 12% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 11% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 6.9% |
| Spain | $861K | 5.5% |
| China | $668K | 4.3% |
| Poland | $468K | 3% |
| Czech Republic | $392K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $381K | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, close to the world average of $0.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Free-cutting hot-rolled bar imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of free-cutting hot-rolled bar by the United Kingdom reached $6.3 million in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: France accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.0M | 64% |
| Germany | $846K | 13% |
| Spain | $471K | 7.5% |
| United States | $322K | 5.1% |
| Czech Republic | $286K | 4.6% |
| Sweden | $232K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $42K | 0.7% |
| China | $40K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $24K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $6K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom free-cutting hot-rolled bar exports (HS 7213.20): 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 7213.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of free-cutting steel.
Common questions
What is the value of free-cutting hot-rolled bar exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported free-cutting hot-rolled bar worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 75 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy free-cutting hot-rolled bar from the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Germany (20%) and Taiwan (12%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average export price of free-cutting hot-rolled bar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of free-cutting hot-rolled bar from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $60.3 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, a fall of 74%. The peak was 2018 at $128.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $55.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import free-cutting hot-rolled bar?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $6.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Germany and Spain. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for free-cutting hot-rolled bar?
The HS code for free-cutting hot-rolled bar is subheading 7213.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7213 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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