Seamless alloy steel tube exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported seamless alloy steel tube worth $21.8 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 25% on 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 | $21.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $13.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $18.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $18.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $13.1M | 2.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports seamless alloy steel tube to
Most of it went to Japan (30%), Norway (25%), Indonesia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+429% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $6.5M | 30% |
| Norway | $5.5M | 25% |
| Indonesia | $3.1M | 14% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 8.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $598K | 2.7% |
| United States | $562K | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $453K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $428K | 2% |
| Brazil | $358K | 1.6% |
| Australia | $294K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.43 per kg, 413% above the world average of $2.23. 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.
Seamless alloy steel tube imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported seamless alloy steel tube worth $21.6 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from France (23%), Germany (18%), Senegal (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $5.0M | 23% |
| Germany | $3.9M | 18% |
| Senegal | $2.4M | 11% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 11% |
| Romania | $1.6M | 7.4% |
| Sweden | $1.5M | 6.9% |
| United States | $1.1M | 5.3% |
| Austria | $747K | 3.5% |
| China | $715K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $355K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom seamless alloy steel tube exports (HS 7304.59): 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 7304.59: Steel, alloy (not stainless steel): (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless alloy steel tube exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported seamless alloy steel tube worth $21.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 103 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy seamless alloy steel tube from the United Kingdom?
Japan was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Norway (25%) and Indonesia (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 69 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 429% on the year.
What is the average export price of seamless alloy steel tube per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.43 per kg in 2024, 413% above the world average of $2.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of seamless alloy steel tube from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.1 million in 2017 to $21.8 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import seamless alloy steel tube?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $21.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Germany and Senegal. That compares with exports of $21.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for seamless alloy steel tube?
The HS code for seamless alloy steel tube is subheading 7304.59. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 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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