Low carbon rectangular steel bloom imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $417.1 million of low carbon rectangular steel bloom in 2024 (653.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 469% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $417.1M | 653.8K t |
| 2023 | $73.2M | 102.0K t |
| 2022 | $65.3M | 85.0K t |
| 2021 | $155.8M | 240.0K t |
| 2020 | $93.3M | 233.4K t |
| 2019 | $203.2M | 414.3K t |
| 2018 | $419.8M | 654.0K t |
| 2017 | $230.9M | 499.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports low carbon rectangular steel bloom from
The largest suppliers were Germany (22%), India (20%), Netherlands (19%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $90.0M | 22% |
| India | $84.2M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $79.4M | 19% |
| Brazil | $58.5M | 14% |
| Turkey | $27.0M | 6.5% |
| China | $25.9M | 6.2% |
| South Korea | $24.5M | 5.9% |
| Indonesia | $14.2M | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $6.7M | 1.6% |
| Vietnam | $5.9M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, close to the world average of $0.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Low carbon rectangular steel bloom exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $724 thousand of low carbon rectangular steel bloom in 2024 (471 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Taiwan (36%), Poland (28%), Ireland (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $264K | 36% |
| Poland | $201K | 28% |
| Ireland | $142K | 20% |
| France | $34K | 4.7% |
| Canada | $20K | 2.8% |
| Angola | $15K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $14K | 2% |
| Austria | $11K | 1.5% |
| Uruguay | $5K | 0.7% |
| Slovakia | $5K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom low carbon rectangular steel bloom imports (HS 7207.12): 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 7207.12: Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel: containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of low carbon rectangular steel bloom imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported low carbon rectangular steel bloom worth $417.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 653.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 107 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 469% on 2023.
Which countries supply low carbon rectangular steel bloom to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($90.0 million), followed by India (20%) and the Netherlands (19%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 939% on the year.
What is the average import price of low carbon rectangular steel bloom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of low carbon rectangular steel bloom to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $230.9 million in 2017 to $417.1 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2018 at $419.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $207.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export low carbon rectangular steel bloom?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $724 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Taiwan, Poland and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $416.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for low carbon rectangular steel bloom?
The HS code for low carbon rectangular steel bloom is subheading 7207.12. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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