Hot-rolled alloy steel sheet imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $112.9 million of hot-rolled alloy steel sheet in 2024 (60.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $112.9M | 60.4K t |
| 2023 | $122.1M | 64.1K t |
| 2022 | $111.2M | 62.3K t |
| 2021 | $92.1M | 63.5K t |
| 2020 | $73.5M | 45.2K t |
| 2019 | $83.8M | 57.9K t |
| 2018 | $91.7M | 78.0K t |
| 2017 | $83.6M | 60.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports hot-rolled alloy steel sheet from
The largest suppliers were Sweden (41%), France (15%), Finland (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+773% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $46.3M | 41% |
| France | $16.9M | 15% |
| Finland | $14.2M | 13% |
| Belgium | $12.1M | 11% |
| Germany | $8.9M | 7.9% |
| Austria | $4.1M | 3.6% |
| United States | $3.7M | 3.3% |
| Denmark | $3.2M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 2% |
| Italy | $325K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.87 per kg, 27% above the world average of $1.47. 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 sheet exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported hot-rolled alloy steel sheet worth $10.8 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (46%), Netherlands (9%), Norway (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+966% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $5.0M | 46% |
| Netherlands | $987K | 9.1% |
| Norway | $821K | 7.6% |
| South Africa | $554K | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $469K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $427K | 3.9% |
| Spain | $402K | 3.7% |
| Sweden | $399K | 3.7% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $394K | 3.6% |
| Austria | $256K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom hot-rolled alloy steel sheet imports (HS 7225.40): 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 7225.40: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not in coils.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled alloy steel sheet imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported hot-rolled alloy steel sheet worth $112.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 60.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 174 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled alloy steel sheet to the United Kingdom?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($46.3 million), followed by France (15%) and Finland (13%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 773% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled alloy steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.87 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $1.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hot-rolled alloy steel sheet to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83.6 million in 2017 to $112.9 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2023 at $122.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $96.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export hot-rolled alloy steel sheet?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $10.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and Norway. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $102.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel sheet?
The HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel sheet is subheading 7225.40. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7225 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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