Seamless carbon steel tube imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported seamless carbon steel tube worth $38.9 million (20.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $50.7 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 | $38.9M | 20.7K t |
| 2023 | $43.0M | 18.5K t |
| 2022 | $43.8M | 19.9K t |
| 2021 | $41.7M | 25.4K t |
| 2020 | $28.3M | 20.5K t |
| 2019 | $40.3M | 25.9K t |
| 2018 | $48.9M | 32.3K t |
| 2017 | $50.7M | 33.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports seamless carbon steel tube from
Most of the value came from Italy (22%), Germany (19%), Czech Republic (14%). Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $8.5M | 22% |
| Germany | $7.5M | 19% |
| Czech Republic | $5.3M | 14% |
| China | $4.5M | 12% |
| Romania | $4.3M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| Ukraine | $1.1M | 2.8% |
| France | $789K | 2% |
| Slovakia | $718K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.88 per kg, 38% above the world average of $1.36. 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 carbon steel tube exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of seamless carbon steel tube by the United Kingdom reached $4.1 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (13%), United States (9%), Israel (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $545K | 13% |
| United States | $373K | 9.1% |
| Israel | $319K | 7.8% |
| Brazil | $308K | 7.5% |
| Germany | $257K | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $255K | 6.3% |
| India | $227K | 5.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $222K | 5.4% |
| Norway | $191K | 4.7% |
| Taiwan | $173K | 4.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom seamless carbon steel tube imports (HS 7304.39): 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 7304.39: Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron): seamless, (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless carbon steel tube imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported seamless carbon steel tube worth $38.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless carbon steel tube to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by Germany (19%) and the Czech Republic (14%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless carbon steel tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.88 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $1.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of seamless carbon steel tube to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.7 million in 2017 to $38.9 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2017 at $50.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export seamless carbon steel tube?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the United States and Israel. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $34.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless carbon steel tube?
The HS code for seamless carbon steel tube is subheading 7304.39. 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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