Other ferrous scrap exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported other ferrous scrap worth $2.80 billion (6.93 million tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 197 countries for exports of this product. That is 9% more 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 | $2.80B | 6.93M t |
| 2023 | $2.57B | 6.33M t |
| 2022 | $3.19B | 6.79M t |
| 2021 | $2.98B | 6.99M t |
| 2020 | $1.63B | 5.72M t |
| 2019 | $2.07B | 6.68M t |
| 2018 | $2.48B | 7.23M t |
| 2017 | $2.17B | 7.28M t |
Where the United Kingdom exports other ferrous scrap to
The largest buyer markets were Turkey (31%), Egypt (23%), India (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $857.4M | 31% |
| Egypt | $653.4M | 23% |
| India | $365.1M | 13% |
| Morocco | $211.0M | 7.5% |
| Pakistan | $159.7M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $110.8M | 4% |
| Portugal | $83.7M | 3% |
| Italy | $54.0M | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $41.7M | 1.5% |
| China | $40.4M | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.40 per kg, close to the world average of $0.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other ferrous scrap imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $40.5 million of other ferrous scrap in 2024 (144.7 thousand tonnes). Ireland alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $32.8M | 81% |
| Belgium | $2.7M | 6.7% |
| New Zealand | $1.6M | 4% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $545K | 1.3% |
| France | $394K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $393K | 1% |
| United States | $180K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $107K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $97K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom other ferrous scrap exports (HS 7204.49): 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 7204.49: Ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204.
Common questions
What is the value of other ferrous scrap exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported other ferrous scrap worth $2.80 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.93 million tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 197 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy other ferrous scrap from the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($857.4 million), followed by Egypt (23%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 54 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average export price of other ferrous scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $0.38 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 ferrous scrap from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.17 billion in 2017 to $2.80 billion in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $3.19 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.49 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import other ferrous scrap?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $40.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ireland, Belgium and New Zealand. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.76 billion a year.
What is the HS code for other ferrous scrap?
The HS code for other ferrous scrap is subheading 7204.49. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 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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