Silico-manganese steel wire imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $12.1 million of silico-manganese steel wire in 2024 (15.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 22% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $20.1 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 | $12.1M | 15.2K t |
| 2023 | $15.5M | 9.9K t |
| 2022 | $15.6M | 10.8K t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 14.9K t |
| 2020 | $13.5M | 8.7K t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 9.5K t |
| 2018 | $20.1M | 13.6K t |
| 2017 | $13.2M | 11.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports silico-manganese steel wire from
Czech Republic alone supplied 51% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $6.2M | 51% |
| China | $5.0M | 41% |
| Turkey | $323K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $168K | 1.4% |
| France | $139K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $74K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $45K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $40K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $28K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $27K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 41% below the world average of $1.34, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Silico-manganese steel wire exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported silico-manganese steel wire worth $11.9 million (7.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to France (46%), Germany (17%), Poland (10%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $5.5M | 46% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 17% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 11% |
| Spain | $958K | 8% |
| Ireland | $753K | 6.3% |
| Sweden | $610K | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $247K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $90K | 0.8% |
| Norway | $85K | 0.7% |
| Qatar | $82K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom silico-manganese steel wire imports (HS 7229.20): 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 7229.20: Steel, alloy: wire, of silico-manganese steel.
Common questions
What is the value of silico-manganese steel wire imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported silico-manganese steel wire worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply silico-manganese steel wire to the United Kingdom?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by China (41%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 670% on the year.
What is the average import price of silico-manganese steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $1.34 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 wire to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.2 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2018 at $20.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export silico-manganese steel wire?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $11.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Germany and Poland. That compares with imports of $12.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for silico-manganese steel wire?
The HS code for silico-manganese steel wire is subheading 7229.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7229 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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