Hot-rolled alloy steel strip exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported hot-rolled alloy steel strip worth $14.2 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 36% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $42.2 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 | $14.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $22.1M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $42.2M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $36.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $27.4M | 10.1K t |
| 2019 | $29.0M | 10.9K t |
| 2018 | $38.2M | 13.9K t |
| 2017 | $34.1M | 14.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports hot-rolled alloy steel strip to
Germany alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.6M | 68% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 7.5% |
| United States | $774K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $482K | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $467K | 3.3% |
| China | $386K | 2.7% |
| Ireland | $384K | 2.7% |
| Austria | $185K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $113K | 0.8% |
| France | $92K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.26 per kg, 223% above the world average of $1.32. 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 strip imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $7.8 million of hot-rolled alloy steel strip in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Sweden (40%), Spain (24%), Austria (8%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $3.1M | 40% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 24% |
| Austria | $648K | 8.3% |
| Germany | $569K | 7.3% |
| United States | $490K | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $406K | 5.2% |
| France | $270K | 3.5% |
| China | $90K | 1.2% |
| India | $82K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $50K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom hot-rolled alloy steel strip exports (HS 7226.91): 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 7226.91: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, (excluding silicon-electrical or high speed steel), hot-rolled.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled alloy steel strip exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported hot-rolled alloy steel strip worth $14.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 70 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries buy hot-rolled alloy steel strip from the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest buyer with 68% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by Italy (7%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 40 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average export price of hot-rolled alloy steel strip per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.26 per kg in 2024, 223% above the world average of $1.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of hot-rolled alloy steel strip from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $34.1 million in 2017 to $14.2 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2022 at $42.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import hot-rolled alloy steel strip?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $7.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Sweden, Spain and Austria. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel strip?
The HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel strip is subheading 7226.91. 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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