Other ferro-alloys imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $9.5 million of other ferro-alloys in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $42.3 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 | $9.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $22.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $34.4M | 8.8K t |
| 2017 | $42.3M | 7.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports other ferro-alloys from
The largest suppliers were Austria (46%), China (18%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $4.4M | 46% |
| China | $1.7M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 12% |
| Spain | $469K | 4.9% |
| Brazil | $337K | 3.6% |
| United States | $264K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $258K | 2.7% |
| Poland | $177K | 1.9% |
| Norway | $162K | 1.7% |
| Estonia | $160K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.01 per kg, 122% above the world average of $2.26. 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 ferro-alloys exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported other ferro-alloys worth $1.9 million (300 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (27%), Finland (13%), France (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+895% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $505K | 27% |
| Finland | $240K | 13% |
| France | $232K | 12% |
| Greece | $158K | 8.4% |
| Romania | $156K | 8.3% |
| Taiwan | $145K | 7.7% |
| Ukraine | $83K | 4.4% |
| Sweden | $47K | 2.5% |
| Slovenia | $42K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $37K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom other ferro-alloys imports (HS 7202.99): 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 7202.99: Ferro-alloys: n.e.c. in heading no. 7202.
Common questions
What is the value of other ferro-alloys imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported other ferro-alloys worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 133 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply other ferro-alloys to the United Kingdom?
Austria was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by China (18%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 26 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of other ferro-alloys per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.01 per kg in 2024, 122% above the world average of $2.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other ferro-alloys to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.3 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, a fall of 78%. The peak was 2017 at $42.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export other ferro-alloys?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Finland and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for other ferro-alloys?
The HS code for other ferro-alloys is subheading 7202.99. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7202 page.
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