Metal hooks imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $9.8 million of metal hooks in 2024 (927 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $21.8 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 | $9.8M | 927 t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 797 t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 855 t |
| 2021 | $21.8M | 907 t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 808 t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 991 t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 1.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports metal hooks from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+387% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 64% |
| Italy | $561K | 5.7% |
| Spain | $410K | 4.2% |
| India | $374K | 3.8% |
| Austria | $320K | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $315K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $262K | 2.7% |
| France | $243K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $204K | 2.1% |
| United States | $155K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.60 per kg, close to the world average of $9.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal hooks exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of metal hooks by the United Kingdom reached $3.9 million in 2024 (192 tonnes). Most of it went to Canada (13%), France (12%), Germany (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $510K | 13% |
| France | $478K | 12% |
| Germany | $295K | 7.6% |
| Macao | $288K | 7.5% |
| United States | $256K | 6.6% |
| China | $153K | 4% |
| Ireland | $151K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $140K | 3.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $140K | 3.6% |
| Poland | $134K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom metal hooks imports (HS 8308.10): 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 8308.10: Hooks, eyes and eyelets: of base metal, of a kind used for clothing, footwear, awnings, handbags, travel goods or other made up articles.
Common questions
What is the value of metal hooks imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported metal hooks worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 927 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal hooks to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Italy (6%) and Spain (4%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 387% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal hooks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.60 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $9.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal hooks to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2021 at $21.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export metal hooks?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, France and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal hooks?
The HS code for metal hooks is subheading 8308.10. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8308 page.
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