Low carbon round steel bloom exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported low carbon round steel bloom worth $12.6 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $46.3 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 | $12.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $18.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $21.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $35.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $46.3M | 12.5K t |
| 2018 | $26.9M | 8.8K t |
| 2017 | $18.8M | 3.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports low carbon round steel bloom to
Most of it went to United States (27%), Czech Republic (16%), Georgia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.4M | 27% |
| Czech Republic | $2.0M | 16% |
| Georgia | $2.0M | 16% |
| Turkey | $935K | 7.5% |
| Australia | $655K | 5.2% |
| Libya | $641K | 5.1% |
| Mozambique | $560K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $379K | 3% |
| Germany | $320K | 2.6% |
| Greece | $242K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.28 per kg, 428% above the world average of $1.00. 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.
Low carbon round steel bloom imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of low carbon round steel bloom by the United Kingdom reached $6.8 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Italy (29%), Taiwan (23%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+638% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.9M | 29% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 23% |
| China | $932K | 14% |
| India | $444K | 6.6% |
| Norway | $440K | 6.5% |
| Ireland | $334K | 5% |
| Slovakia | $275K | 4.1% |
| Sierra Leone | $183K | 2.7% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $134K | 2% |
| Poland | $100K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom low carbon round steel bloom exports (HS 7207.19): 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 7207.19: Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, other than rectangular or square cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of low carbon round steel bloom exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported low carbon round steel bloom worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 92 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy low carbon round steel bloom from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the Czech Republic (16%) and Georgia (16%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 48 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 330% on the year.
What is the average export price of low carbon round steel bloom per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.28 per kg in 2024, 428% above the world average of $1.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of low carbon round steel bloom from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $18.8 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2019 at $46.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import low carbon round steel bloom?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $6.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Taiwan and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for low carbon round steel bloom?
The HS code for low carbon round steel bloom is subheading 7207.19. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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