Hot-rolled steel sheet thin exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported hot-rolled steel sheet thin worth $4.5 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 3.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports hot-rolled steel sheet thin to
The largest buyer markets were Ireland (46%), Taiwan (32%), Belgium (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, close to the world average of $0.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel sheet thin imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $3.3 million of hot-rolled steel sheet thin in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Netherlands (44%), Portugal (13%), Finland (13%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 44% |
| Portugal | $436K | 13% |
| Finland | $427K | 13% |
| Italy | $381K | 12% |
| Sweden | $319K | 9.6% |
| Ireland | $113K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $60K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $45K | 1.4% |
| France | $29K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $24K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom hot-rolled steel sheet thin exports (HS 7208.54): 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 7208.54: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel sheet thin exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported hot-rolled steel sheet thin worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 98 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy hot-rolled steel sheet thin from the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Taiwan (32%) and Belgium (10%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 291% on the year.
What is the average export price of hot-rolled steel sheet thin per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $0.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of hot-rolled steel sheet thin from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2023 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import hot-rolled steel sheet thin?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Portugal and Finland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thin?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thin is subheading 7208.54. 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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