Hollow drill bar exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of hollow drill bar by the United Kingdom reached $7.2 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 88 countries for exports of this product. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.3 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 | $7.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $15.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $11.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $11.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 2.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports hollow drill bar to
Most of it went to Australia (39%), United States (20%), Canada (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Nicaragua grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $2.8M | 40% |
| United States | $1.5M | 20% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 15% |
| Indonesia | $628K | 8.7% |
| Nicaragua | $172K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $169K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $124K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $115K | 1.6% |
| Nigeria | $75K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $72K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.94 per kg, close to the world average of $3.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hollow drill bar imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of hollow drill bar by the United Kingdom reached $1.0 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $654K | 63% |
| United States | $65K | 6.3% |
| France | $60K | 5.8% |
| Taiwan | $54K | 5.2% |
| Poland | $48K | 4.6% |
| Hungary | $46K | 4.4% |
| Ireland | $37K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $26K | 2.5% |
| Norway | $15K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $11K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom hollow drill bar exports (HS 7228.80): 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 7228.80: Steel, alloy or non-alloy: hollow drill bars and rods.
Common questions
What is the value of hollow drill bar exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported hollow drill bar worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 88 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy hollow drill bar from the United Kingdom?
Australia was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the United States (20%) and Canada (15%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 36 buyer countries in total. Nicaragua grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average export price of hollow drill bar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.94 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $3.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of hollow drill bar from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2022 at $15.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import hollow drill bar?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for hollow drill bar?
The HS code for hollow drill bar is subheading 7228.80. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7228 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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