Seamless stainless tube imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $37.3 million of seamless stainless tube in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 38% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $73.1 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 | $37.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $60.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $34.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $29.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $49.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $73.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $38.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $31.5M | 4.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports seamless stainless tube from
Most of the value came from France (41%), Spain (20%), Sweden (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $15.2M | 41% |
| Spain | $7.3M | 20% |
| Sweden | $5.0M | 13% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 12% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| China | $778K | 2.1% |
| United States | $640K | 1.7% |
| India | $600K | 1.6% |
| Finland | $432K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $355K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.84 per kg, 97% above the world average of $6.51. 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 stainless tube exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of seamless stainless tube by the United Kingdom reached $16.0 million in 2024 (717 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (26%), United States (10%), Brazil (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.2M | 26% |
| United States | $1.6M | 9.7% |
| Brazil | $1.0M | 6.4% |
| Italy | $908K | 5.7% |
| Angola | $754K | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $570K | 3.6% |
| France | $505K | 3.2% |
| China | $441K | 2.8% |
| Canada | $425K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $411K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom seamless stainless tube imports (HS 7304.49): 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 7304.49: Steel, stainless: (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless stainless tube imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported seamless stainless tube worth $37.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 185 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless stainless tube to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by Spain (20%) and Sweden (13%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 258% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless stainless tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.84 per kg in 2024, 97% above the world average of $6.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of seamless stainless tube to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.5 million in 2017 to $37.3 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2019 at $73.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export seamless stainless tube?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $16.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United States and Brazil. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $21.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless stainless tube?
The HS code for seamless stainless tube is subheading 7304.49. 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?
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