Grain-oriented electrical strip imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of grain-oriented electrical strip by the United Kingdom reached $4.7 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 18% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.0 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 | $4.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $623K | 295 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 395 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 1.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports grain-oriented electrical strip from
The largest suppliers were Japan (47%), China (12%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.2M | 47% |
| China | $559K | 12% |
| Italy | $525K | 11% |
| Turkey | $461K | 9.9% |
| Germany | $421K | 9% |
| United States | $131K | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $124K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $104K | 2.2% |
| France | $88K | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $47K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.10 per kg, 20% above the world average of $2.58. 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.
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The shipment records behind United Kingdom grain-oriented electrical strip imports (HS 7226.11): 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 7226.11: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of silicon-electrical steel, grain-oriented.
Common questions
What is the value of grain-oriented electrical strip imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported grain-oriented electrical strip worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 101 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply grain-oriented electrical strip to the United Kingdom?
Japan was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (12%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of grain-oriented electrical strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.10 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $2.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of grain-oriented electrical strip to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for grain-oriented electrical strip?
The HS code for grain-oriented electrical strip is subheading 7226.11. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7226 page.
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