Non-rectangular steel bar imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported non-rectangular steel bar worth $54.5 million (56.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 30% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $88.7 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 | $54.5M | 56.7K t |
| 2023 | $77.7M | 68.0K t |
| 2022 | $88.7M | 72.3K t |
| 2021 | $57.9M | 62.1K t |
| 2020 | $28.4M | 38.2K t |
| 2019 | $40.3M | 46.8K t |
| 2018 | $69.1M | 87.6K t |
| 2017 | $59.5M | 76.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports non-rectangular steel bar from
Most of the value came from France (40%), Czech Republic (15%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $21.8M | 40% |
| Czech Republic | $8.0M | 15% |
| Turkey | $7.8M | 14% |
| Italy | $5.4M | 10% |
| Poland | $2.7M | 5% |
| China | $2.4M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| Ireland | $630K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 per kg, 22% above the world average of $0.79. 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.
Non-rectangular steel bar exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $6.2 million of non-rectangular steel bar in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (26%), Turkey (13%), Saudi Arabia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.6M | 26% |
| Turkey | $781K | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $694K | 11% |
| France | $562K | 9.1% |
| Singapore | $477K | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $469K | 7.6% |
| Germany | $179K | 2.9% |
| Barbados | $141K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $127K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $122K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom non-rectangular steel bar imports (HS 7214.99): 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 7214.99: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of non-rectangular steel bar imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported non-rectangular steel bar worth $54.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 56.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 213 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-rectangular steel bar to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($21.8 million), followed by the Czech Republic (15%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-rectangular steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $0.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-rectangular steel bar to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.5 million in 2017 to $54.5 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $88.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $59.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export non-rectangular steel bar?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $6.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $48.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-rectangular steel bar?
The HS code for non-rectangular steel bar is subheading 7214.99. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7214 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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