High carbon steel bloom imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported high carbon steel bloom worth $40.6 million (12.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $61.2 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 | $40.6M | 12.2K t |
| 2023 | $47.8M | 14.8K t |
| 2022 | $33.3M | 12.0K t |
| 2021 | $56.0M | 38.1K t |
| 2020 | $40.9M | 23.6K t |
| 2019 | $52.4M | 25.7K t |
| 2018 | $52.7M | 30.7K t |
| 2017 | $61.2M | 28.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports high carbon steel bloom from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), Poland (11%), Romania (11%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+330% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.1M | 32% |
| Poland | $4.6M | 11% |
| Romania | $4.5M | 11% |
| India | $4.3M | 11% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 8.3% |
| Japan | $2.5M | 6.1% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 5% |
| Denmark | $1.3M | 3.3% |
| Ireland | $1.1M | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $1.0M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.33 per kg, 429% above the world average of $0.63. 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.
High carbon steel bloom exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $24.7 million of high carbon steel bloom in 2024 (17.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (26%), Netherlands (17%), United States (8%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.3M | 26% |
| Netherlands | $4.2M | 17% |
| United States | $1.9M | 7.8% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 6.6% |
| France | $1.5M | 6.1% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 5.9% |
| Czech Republic | $1.2M | 4.9% |
| Sweden | $1.2M | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 4.3% |
| Denmark | $721K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom high carbon steel bloom imports (HS 7207.20): 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 7207.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of high carbon steel bloom imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported high carbon steel bloom worth $40.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply high carbon steel bloom to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by Poland (11%) and Romania (11%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 330% on the year.
What is the average import price of high carbon steel bloom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.33 per kg in 2024, 429% above the world average of $0.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high carbon steel bloom to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.2 million in 2017 to $40.6 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2017 at $61.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export high carbon steel bloom?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $24.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the Netherlands and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $15.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for high carbon steel bloom?
The HS code for high carbon steel bloom is subheading 7207.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7207 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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