Low carbon square steel bloom imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $45.5 million of low carbon square steel bloom in 2024 (65.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 413% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $118.1 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 | $45.5M | 65.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 10.8K t |
| 2022 | $35.2M | 41.7K t |
| 2021 | $118.1M | 198.8K t |
| 2020 | $21.7M | 42.0K t |
| 2019 | $77.5M | 144.7K t |
| 2018 | $69.7M | 116.9K t |
| 2017 | $47.0M | 87.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports low carbon square steel bloom from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), India (27%), Ukraine (25%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.6M | 30% |
| India | $12.4M | 27% |
| Ukraine | $11.6M | 26% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 6.3% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 4.4% |
| Ireland | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $814K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $369K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $167K | 0.4% |
| United States | $152K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, 32% above the world average of $0.53. 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 square steel bloom exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported low carbon square steel bloom worth $20.7 million (23.7 thousand tonnes). Netherlands alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $13.2M | 64% |
| United States | $2.2M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $812K | 3.9% |
| Brazil | $782K | 3.8% |
| France | $690K | 3.3% |
| Ireland | $473K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $431K | 2.1% |
| India | $296K | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $282K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom low carbon square steel bloom imports (HS 7207.11): 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 7207.11: 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 (including square) cross-section, width less than twice thickness.
Common questions
What is the value of low carbon square steel bloom imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported low carbon square steel bloom worth $45.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 65.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 136 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 413% on 2023.
Which countries supply low carbon square steel bloom to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($13.6 million), followed by India (27%) and Ukraine (25%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 335% on the year.
What is the average import price of low carbon square steel bloom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $0.53 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 square steel bloom to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.0 million in 2017 to $45.5 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $118.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $52.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export low carbon square steel bloom?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $20.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United States and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $24.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for low carbon square steel bloom?
The HS code for low carbon square steel bloom is subheading 7207.11. 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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