Hot-rolled patterned steel coil imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported hot-rolled patterned steel coil worth $5.7 million (7.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $61.5 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 | $5.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $36.8M | 49.6K t |
| 2018 | $61.5M | 79.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 4.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports hot-rolled patterned steel coil from
Germany alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.9M | 85% |
| Finland | $681K | 12% |
| Ireland | $101K | 1.8% |
| Sweden | $32K | 0.6% |
| United States | $17K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, close to the world average of $0.86.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled patterned steel coil exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $4.7 million of hot-rolled patterned steel coil in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+286% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $4.5M | 95% |
| Turkey | $84K | 1.8% |
| United States | $44K | 0.9% |
| China | $32K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $23K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $13K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom hot-rolled patterned steel coil imports (HS 7208.10): 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 7208.10: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, with patterns in relief.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled patterned steel coil imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported hot-rolled patterned steel coil worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 155 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled patterned steel coil to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Finland (12%) and Ireland (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled patterned steel coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled patterned steel coil to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2018 at $61.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export hot-rolled patterned steel coil?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Turkey and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $952 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled patterned steel coil?
The HS code for hot-rolled patterned steel coil is subheading 7208.10. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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