🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of iron powder: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom exported $62.7 million of iron powder in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. That is 18% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $93.6 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of iron powder by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $76.2M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $89.2M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $80.5M | 11.7K t |
| 2020 | $80.6M | 22.7K t |
| 2019 | $93.6M | 31.2K t |
| 2018 | $82.8M | 24.9K t |
| 2017 | $68.2M | 24.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports iron powder to
Most of it went to Germany (28%), United States (21%), China (16%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $17.7M | 28% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $13.1M | 21% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $9.7M | 16% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $4.7M | 7.5% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $3.3M | 5.2% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $2.2M | 3.5% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 2.5% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $953K | 1.5% |
Types of iron powder under HS 7205
| 7205.21 | Alloy steel powders | 84% |
| 7205.29 | Iron or steel, pig iron, spiegeleisen: powders (excluding alloy steel) | 12% |
| 7205.10 | Iron or steel, pig iron, spiegeleisen: granules thereof | 4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7205.
Average export price of iron powder
The average declared value was about $10.08 per kg, 615% above the world average of $1.41. 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.
The United Kingdom also imports iron powder
Imports of iron powder by the United Kingdom reached $52.6 million in 2024 (22.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Belgium (37%), Germany (15%), France (9%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+297% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $19.6M | 37% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $7.9M | 15% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $4.8M | 9.1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $4.6M | 8.7% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $3.4M | 6.4% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $2.9M | 5.5% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $2.6M | 5% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2.1M | 4% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $1.4M | 2.7% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $820K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steel.
Iron powder trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of iron powder imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported iron powder worth $52.6 million in 2024 (22.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import iron powder from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Belgium (37%), Germany (15%), France (9%).
What is the average import price of iron powder in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.41 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export iron powder?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported iron powder worth $62.7 million in 2024, mainly to Germany, United States, China.
What is the HS code for iron powder?
Iron powder falls under HS heading 7205 (Granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steel). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading iron powder with the United Kingdom?
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