Metal spraying wire and rods exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported metal spraying wire and rods worth $29.0 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 139 countries for exports of this product. That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $29.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $33.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.5M | 944 t |
| 2021 | $21.0M | 874 t |
| 2020 | $15.8M | 716 t |
| 2019 | $19.4M | 946 t |
| 2018 | $28.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $28.9M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports metal spraying wire and rods to
Most of it went to France (42%), China (13%), Germany (11%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $12.1M | 42% |
| China | $3.9M | 13% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $1.5M | 5% |
| Ireland | $972K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $892K | 3.1% |
| United States | $819K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $670K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $564K | 1.9% |
| Slovakia | $515K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.05 per kg, 279% above the world average of $7.14. 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.
Metal spraying wire and rods imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $6.8 million of metal spraying wire and rods in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (37%), United States (12%), Japan (7%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+443% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 37% |
| United States | $851K | 13% |
| Japan | $476K | 7% |
| Italy | $474K | 7% |
| France | $420K | 6.2% |
| Canada | $276K | 4% |
| Germany | $239K | 3.5% |
| Romania | $165K | 2.4% |
| Indonesia | $139K | 2% |
| Brazil | $120K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom metal spraying wire and rods exports (HS 8311.90): 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 8311.90: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides: of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding: wires and rods for metal spraying: n.e.c. in item no. 8311.
Common questions
What is the value of metal spraying wire and rods exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported metal spraying wire and rods worth $29.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 139 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy metal spraying wire and rods from the United Kingdom?
France was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by China (13%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 98 buyer countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average export price of metal spraying wire and rods per kg?
The average declared export value was about $27.05 per kg in 2024, 279% above the world average of $7.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of metal spraying wire and rods from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $28.9 million in 2017 to $29.0 million in 2024, an increase of 0%. The peak was 2023 at $33.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import metal spraying wire and rods?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $6.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and Japan. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $22.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal spraying wire and rods?
The HS code for metal spraying wire and rods is subheading 8311.90. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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