Other steel wire imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported other steel wire worth $11.8 million (7.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 204 countries. Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.1 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 | $11.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $15.9M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $19.1M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 3.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports other steel wire from
Most of the value came from Spain (25%), Germany (21%), Turkey (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+685% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.0M | 26% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 21% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 11% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 11% |
| Poland | $968K | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $693K | 5.9% |
| Ireland | $590K | 5% |
| China | $310K | 2.6% |
| Slovenia | $241K | 2% |
| France | $220K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, close to the world average of $1.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Other steel wire exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $5.8 million of other steel wire in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Brazil alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $3.1M | 53% |
| Ireland | $1.0M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $693K | 12% |
| Italy | $299K | 5.1% |
| Switzerland | $157K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $114K | 2% |
| United States | $72K | 1.2% |
| Slovakia | $61K | 1% |
| India | $60K | 1% |
| Germany | $49K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom other steel wire imports (HS 7217.90): 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 7217.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, n.e.c. in heading no. 7217.
Common questions
What is the value of other steel wire imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported other steel wire worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 204 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply other steel wire to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Germany (21%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 685% on the year.
What is the average import price of other steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $1.37 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 steel wire to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, an increase of 174%. The peak was 2022 at $19.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export other steel wire?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for other steel wire?
The HS code for other steel wire is subheading 7217.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7217 page.
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