Hot-rolled alloy steel bar imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $70.9 million of hot-rolled alloy steel bar in 2024 (42.7 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 2021, at $121.0 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 | $70.9M | 42.7K t |
| 2023 | $86.1M | 47.1K t |
| 2022 | $119.9M | 65.5K t |
| 2021 | $121.0M | 81.6K t |
| 2020 | $62.3M | 50.7K t |
| 2019 | $86.7M | 70.8K t |
| 2018 | $110.9M | 83.4K t |
| 2017 | $79.7M | 76.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports hot-rolled alloy steel bar from
The largest suppliers were Czech Republic (17%), Sweden (14%), Spain (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+237% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $11.9M | 17% |
| Sweden | $10.1M | 14% |
| Spain | $9.9M | 14% |
| Italy | $5.9M | 8.3% |
| Finland | $5.4M | 7.6% |
| Poland | $4.8M | 6.8% |
| France | $4.3M | 6.1% |
| Taiwan | $4.1M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $3.8M | 5.4% |
| China | $3.0M | 4.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.66 per kg, 52% above the world average of $1.09. 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.
Hot-rolled alloy steel bar exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $65.7 million of hot-rolled alloy steel bar in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were France (23%), Italy (15%), Poland (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $15.3M | 23% |
| Italy | $10.2M | 16% |
| Poland | $6.7M | 10% |
| China | $6.0M | 9.2% |
| India | $4.5M | 6.8% |
| Nigeria | $4.5M | 6.8% |
| United States | $3.7M | 5.6% |
| Norway | $3.5M | 5.4% |
| Austria | $2.5M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom hot-rolled alloy steel bar imports (HS 7228.30): 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 7228.30: Steel, alloy: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled alloy steel bar imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported hot-rolled alloy steel bar worth $70.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled alloy steel bar to the United Kingdom?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by Sweden (14%) and Spain (14%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled alloy steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.66 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $1.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled alloy steel bar to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $79.7 million in 2017 to $70.9 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2021 at $121.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $92.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export hot-rolled alloy steel bar?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $65.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Italy and Poland. That compares with imports of $70.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel bar?
The HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel bar is subheading 7228.30. 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?
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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