Hot-rolled stainless plate imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported hot-rolled stainless plate worth $70.0 million (20.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 176 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $91.7 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 | $70.0M | 20.7K t |
| 2023 | $71.3M | 19.0K t |
| 2022 | $89.9M | 21.4K t |
| 2021 | $91.7M | 26.1K t |
| 2020 | $49.6M | 20.0K t |
| 2019 | $65.9M | 22.6K t |
| 2018 | $62.7M | 20.5K t |
| 2017 | $56.5M | 21.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports hot-rolled stainless plate from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (26%), Finland (22%), Sweden (20%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $18.4M | 26% |
| Finland | $15.2M | 22% |
| Sweden | $13.9M | 20% |
| Spain | $6.9M | 9.8% |
| South Africa | $3.7M | 5.3% |
| China | $3.7M | 5.2% |
| Indonesia | $1.5M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $971K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $928K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.39 per kg, close to the world average of $3.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled stainless plate exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $3.6 million of hot-rolled stainless plate in 2024 (980 tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (50%), France (8%), Egypt (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.8M | 50% |
| France | $309K | 8.5% |
| Egypt | $271K | 7.5% |
| Spain | $184K | 5% |
| Singapore | $165K | 4.5% |
| Canada | $144K | 4% |
| Poland | $141K | 3.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $114K | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $104K | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $79K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom hot-rolled stainless plate imports (HS 7219.22): 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 7219.22: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled stainless plate imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported hot-rolled stainless plate worth $70.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 176 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled stainless plate to the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($18.4 million), followed by Finland (22%) and Sweden (20%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled stainless plate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.39 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.50 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 stainless plate to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.5 million in 2017 to $70.0 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2021 at $91.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $69.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export hot-rolled stainless plate?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France and Egypt. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $66.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled stainless plate?
The HS code for hot-rolled stainless plate is subheading 7219.22. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 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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