Hot-rolled steel coil thin imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hot-rolled steel coil thin by the United Kingdom reached $152.9 million in 2024 (230.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 89% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $152.9M | 230.0K t |
| 2023 | $80.8M | 99.6K t |
| 2022 | $86.5M | 94.1K t |
| 2021 | $118.0M | 125.9K t |
| 2020 | $43.6M | 91.9K t |
| 2019 | $81.5M | 142.6K t |
| 2018 | $75.6M | 116.2K t |
| 2017 | $56.7M | 107.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports hot-rolled steel coil thin from
The largest suppliers were India (35%), Netherlands (14%), Egypt (8%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+875% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel coil thin exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported hot-rolled steel coil thin worth $10.7 million (15.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 81% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $8.7M | 81% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 11% |
| Ireland | $317K | 3% |
| Poland | $247K | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $107K | 1% |
| Belgium | $85K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $44K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $26K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $22K | 0.2% |
| China | $14K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom hot-rolled steel coil thin imports (HS 7208.39): 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 7208.39: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coil thin imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported hot-rolled steel coil thin worth $152.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 230.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 162 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 89% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coil thin to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($54.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (14%) and Egypt (8%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 875% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coil thin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $0.60 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 steel coil thin to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.7 million in 2017 to $152.9 million in 2024, an increase of 169%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $87.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export hot-rolled steel coil thin?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $10.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Turkey and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $142.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coil thin?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coil thin is subheading 7208.39. 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?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
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