Other coated steel strip imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $5.2 million of other coated steel strip in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.7 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 | $5.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 7.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports other coated steel strip from
Most of the value came from Germany (35%), Vietnam (19%), Belgium (10%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.8M | 35% |
| Vietnam | $966K | 19% |
| Belgium | $495K | 9.5% |
| France | $395K | 7.6% |
| United States | $303K | 5.9% |
| Spain | $285K | 5.5% |
| India | $281K | 5.4% |
| China | $253K | 4.9% |
| Japan | $178K | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $53K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.00 per kg, 39% above the world average of $1.44. 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.
Other coated steel strip exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $4.9 million of other coated steel strip in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to France (22%), Australia (16%), China (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+709% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.1M | 22% |
| Australia | $780K | 16% |
| China | $686K | 14% |
| Slovakia | $547K | 11% |
| Brazil | $343K | 7% |
| Poland | $316K | 6.5% |
| United States | $301K | 6.2% |
| Ireland | $257K | 5.3% |
| New Zealand | $67K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $62K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom other coated steel strip imports (HS 7212.50): 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 7212.50: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated, (excluding tin, zinc or plastic).
Common questions
What is the value of other coated steel strip imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported other coated steel strip worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 162 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply other coated steel strip to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Vietnam (19%) and Belgium (10%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of other coated steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.00 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $1.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other coated steel strip to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2019 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export other coated steel strip?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Australia and China. That compares with imports of $5.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for other coated steel strip?
The HS code for other coated steel strip is subheading 7212.50. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 page.
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