Iron granules imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $14.1 million of iron granules in 2024 (13.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $19.2 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 | $14.1M | 13.7K t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 13.2K t |
| 2022 | $15.9M | 14.6K t |
| 2021 | $18.6M | 20.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $19.2M | 15.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 13.7K t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 15.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports iron granules from
The largest suppliers were Germany (28%), France (28%), Spain (24%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.0M | 28% |
| France | $3.9M | 28% |
| Spain | $3.4M | 24% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 7.3% |
| China | $757K | 5.4% |
| United States | $418K | 3% |
| Slovenia | $240K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $73K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $66K | 0.5% |
| Ireland | $59K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.03 per kg, 41% above the world average of $0.73. 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.
Iron granules exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $2.5 million of iron granules in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.4M | 53% |
| Norway | $390K | 15% |
| Germany | $138K | 5.4% |
| Senegal | $93K | 3.7% |
| Finland | $82K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $80K | 3.2% |
| Denmark | $44K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $40K | 1.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $33K | 1.3% |
| France | $28K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom iron granules imports (HS 7205.10): 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 7205.10: Iron or steel, pig iron, spiegeleisen: granules thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of iron granules imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported iron granules worth $14.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 159 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply iron granules to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by France (28%) and Spain (24%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average import price of iron granules per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $0.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of iron granules to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $14.1 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2019 at $19.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export iron granules?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Norway and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for iron granules?
The HS code for iron granules is subheading 7205.10. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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