Longitudinally welded line pipe exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported longitudinally welded line pipe worth $15.1 million (10.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 65 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 82% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $83.2 million.
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 | $15.1M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $83.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 732 t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 10.2K t |
| 2018 | $27.4M | 21.4K t |
| 2017 | $18.8M | 20.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports longitudinally welded line pipe to
United States alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $11.4M | 76% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $912K | 6.1% |
| Brazil | $323K | 2.1% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $158K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $126K | 0.8% |
| Estonia | $115K | 0.8% |
| Colombia | $80K | 0.5% |
| Ireland | $61K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $58K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.50 per kg, close to the world average of $1.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Longitudinally welded line pipe imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of longitudinally welded line pipe by the United Kingdom reached $6.7 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Greece alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+229% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $4.7M | 70% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 17% |
| China | $378K | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $239K | 3.6% |
| Romania | $77K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $68K | 1% |
| Belgium | $43K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $25K | 0.4% |
| Slovakia | $13K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom longitudinally welded line pipe exports (HS 7305.12): 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 7305.12: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), longitudinally welded (not submerged arc welded), having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm.
Common questions
What is the value of longitudinally welded line pipe exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported longitudinally welded line pipe worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 65 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 82% on 2023.
Which countries buy longitudinally welded line pipe from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 76% of the value ($11.4 million), followed by Italy (11%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Estonia grew fastest among the top ten, up 456% on the year.
What is the average export price of longitudinally welded line pipe per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.50 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of longitudinally welded line pipe from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $18.8 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2023 at $83.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import longitudinally welded line pipe?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $6.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Greece, Germany and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for longitudinally welded line pipe?
The HS code for longitudinally welded line pipe is subheading 7305.12. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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