Medium stainless sheet imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported medium stainless sheet worth $27.9 million (9.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 167 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 14% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $36.3 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 | $27.9M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $24.5M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $33.5M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $36.3M | 12.2K t |
| 2020 | $20.7M | 10.2K t |
| 2019 | $28.4M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $29.5M | 11.9K t |
| 2017 | $22.6M | 9.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports medium stainless sheet from
Most of the value came from Finland (31%), Sweden (13%), Belgium (13%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $8.7M | 31% |
| Sweden | $3.6M | 13% |
| Belgium | $3.5M | 13% |
| South Africa | $2.4M | 8.8% |
| China | $2.1M | 7.4% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 7% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 4.7% |
| Taiwan | $1.0M | 3.6% |
| Indonesia | $983K | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $807K | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.06 per kg, close to the world average of $2.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medium stainless sheet exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.2 million of medium stainless sheet in 2024 (394 tonnes). Most of it went to Egypt (33%), Ireland (23%), United States (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $394K | 34% |
| Ireland | $273K | 23% |
| United States | $100K | 8.5% |
| Canada | $80K | 6.8% |
| France | $73K | 6.2% |
| Taiwan | $58K | 4.9% |
| South Korea | $42K | 3.6% |
| Angola | $40K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $17K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom medium stainless sheet imports (HS 7219.23): 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 7219.23: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm.
Common questions
What is the value of medium stainless sheet imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported medium stainless sheet worth $27.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 167 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium stainless sheet to the United Kingdom?
Finland was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by Sweden (13%) and Belgium (13%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 838% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium stainless sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.06 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $2.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medium stainless sheet to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.6 million in 2017 to $27.9 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2021 at $36.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export medium stainless sheet?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Ireland and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $26.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium stainless sheet?
The HS code for medium stainless sheet is subheading 7219.23. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
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