Other hot-rolled steel imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported other hot-rolled steel worth $7.8 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 32% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 8.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 12.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports other hot-rolled steel from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $4.5M | 57% |
| Netherlands | $743K | 9.5% |
| Germany | $622K | 8% |
| China | $498K | 6.4% |
| India | $485K | 6.2% |
| Austria | $406K | 5.2% |
| Spain | $165K | 2.1% |
| France | $89K | 1.1% |
| United States | $64K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $62K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.50 per kg, 49% above the world average of $1.01. 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 hot-rolled steel exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $2.5 million of other hot-rolled steel in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Ireland alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.5M | 61% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $184K | 7.4% |
| Italy | $135K | 5.4% |
| Ghana | $114K | 4.6% |
| Austria | $86K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $69K | 2.8% |
| Egypt | $64K | 2.6% |
| Brazil | $42K | 1.7% |
| United States | $41K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $37K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom other hot-rolled steel imports (HS 7208.90): 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 7208.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7208.
Common questions
What is the value of other hot-rolled steel imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported other hot-rolled steel worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 193 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply other hot-rolled steel to the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (10%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of other hot-rolled steel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.50 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $1.01 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 hot-rolled steel to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2021 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export other hot-rolled steel?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Trinidad and Tobago and Italy. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for other hot-rolled steel?
The HS code for other hot-rolled steel is subheading 7208.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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