Medium hot-rolled steel sheet imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medium hot-rolled steel sheet by the United Kingdom reached $12.5 million in 2024 (10.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $12.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 6.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports medium hot-rolled steel sheet from
Most of the value came from Sweden (40%), Finland (31%), Netherlands (14%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $5.1M | 41% |
| Finland | $3.9M | 31% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 14% |
| Turkey | $762K | 6.1% |
| Ireland | $559K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $213K | 1.7% |
| Austria | $125K | 1% |
| Portugal | $75K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $53K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $13K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, 42% above the world average of $0.80. 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.
Medium hot-rolled steel sheet exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of medium hot-rolled steel sheet by the United Kingdom reached $12.4 million in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (42%), Taiwan (17%), Australia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom medium hot-rolled steel sheet imports (HS 7208.53): 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 7208.53: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm.
Common questions
What is the value of medium hot-rolled steel sheet imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported medium hot-rolled steel sheet worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium hot-rolled steel sheet to the United Kingdom?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Finland (31%) and the Netherlands (14%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 259% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium hot-rolled steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $0.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medium hot-rolled steel sheet to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024, an increase of 202%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export medium hot-rolled steel sheet?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $12.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Taiwan and Australia. That compares with imports of $12.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for medium hot-rolled steel sheet?
The HS code for medium hot-rolled steel sheet is subheading 7208.53. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 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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