Other cold-rolled steel exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported other cold-rolled steel worth $4.8 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 33% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.1 million.
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 | $4.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 839 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 704 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 754 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports other cold-rolled steel to
Ireland alone took 79% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $3.8M | 79% |
| Egypt | $688K | 15% |
| Senegal | $157K | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $55K | 1.2% |
| France | $41K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $13K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8K | 0.2% |
| China | $7K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $5K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.06 per kg, 45% above the world average of $1.42. 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 cold-rolled steel imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $1.4 million of other cold-rolled steel in 2024 (243 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from France (30%), Germany (23%), Hungary (13%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $409K | 30% |
| Germany | $312K | 23% |
| Hungary | $175K | 13% |
| Slovakia | $161K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $76K | 5.5% |
| Ireland | $69K | 5% |
| Finland | $40K | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $38K | 2.8% |
| United States | $26K | 1.9% |
| China | $16K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom other cold-rolled steel exports (HS 7209.90): 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 7209.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, n.e.c. in heading no. 7209.
Common questions
What is the value of other cold-rolled steel exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported other cold-rolled steel worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 98 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy other cold-rolled steel from the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest buyer with 79% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Egypt (14%) and Senegal (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 20 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of other cold-rolled steel per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.06 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $1.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of other cold-rolled steel from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import other cold-rolled steel?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Germany and Hungary. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for other cold-rolled steel?
The HS code for other cold-rolled steel is subheading 7209.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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