Silico-manganese steel bar imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $5.7 million of silico-manganese steel bar in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $21.1 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 | $5.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 13.0K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 9.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $21.1M | 16.8K t |
| 2017 | $19.1M | 17.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports silico-manganese steel bar from
One supplier dominates: Sweden accounted for 78% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $4.4M | 78% |
| Italy | $833K | 15% |
| Germany | $186K | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $179K | 3.1% |
| China | $46K | 0.8% |
| India | $15K | 0.3% |
| United States | $8K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $7K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, close to the world average of $1.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Silico-manganese steel bar exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.3 million of silico-manganese steel bar in 2024 (428 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Israel (29%), China (20%), France (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+599% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $376K | 29% |
| China | $269K | 20% |
| France | $157K | 12% |
| Ireland | $116K | 8.8% |
| Norway | $105K | 8% |
| New Zealand | $82K | 6.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $60K | 4.5% |
| India | $56K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $38K | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $31K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom silico-manganese steel bar imports (HS 7228.20): 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 7228.20: Steel, alloy: bars and rods, of silico-manganese steel.
Common questions
What is the value of silico-manganese steel bar imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported silico-manganese steel bar worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 140 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply silico-manganese steel bar to the United Kingdom?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Italy (15%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 488% on the year.
What is the average import price of silico-manganese steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of silico-manganese steel bar to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.1 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2018 at $21.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export silico-manganese steel bar?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, China and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for silico-manganese steel bar?
The HS code for silico-manganese steel bar is subheading 7228.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7228 page.
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