Small diameter hot-rolled bar exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $117.9 million of small diameter hot-rolled bar in 2024 (153.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $297.5 million.
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 | $117.9M | 153.9K t |
| 2023 | $164.1M | 196.6K t |
| 2022 | $249.8M | 229.5K t |
| 2021 | $210.8M | 256.6K t |
| 2020 | $251.6M | 480.4K t |
| 2019 | $257.8M | 420.1K t |
| 2018 | $297.5M | 411.0K t |
| 2017 | $259.5M | 434.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports small diameter hot-rolled bar to
Most of it went to Turkey (24%), Czech Republic (12%), Belgium (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Slovakia grew fastest (+923% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $28.4M | 24% |
| Czech Republic | $14.2M | 12% |
| Belgium | $12.1M | 10% |
| Germany | $9.6M | 8.1% |
| Ireland | $9.1M | 7.7% |
| Poland | $9.0M | 7.6% |
| Sweden | $8.9M | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $5.8M | 4.9% |
| Italy | $5.0M | 4.3% |
| Slovakia | $3.2M | 2.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, 20% above the world average of $0.64. 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.
Small diameter hot-rolled bar imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported small diameter hot-rolled bar worth $70.1 million (106.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Germany alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+526% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $42.4M | 60% |
| Czech Republic | $13.4M | 19% |
| Portugal | $6.8M | 9.8% |
| Spain | $6.1M | 8.7% |
| Ireland | $949K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $186K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $106K | 0.2% |
| Croatia | $82K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $31K | 0% |
| Belgium | $16K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom small diameter hot-rolled bar exports (HS 7213.91): 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 7213.91: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring less than 14mm in diameter.
Common questions
What is the value of small diameter hot-rolled bar exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported small diameter hot-rolled bar worth $117.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 153.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 103 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy small diameter hot-rolled bar from the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($28.4 million), followed by the Czech Republic (12%) and Belgium (10%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 923% on the year.
What is the average export price of small diameter hot-rolled bar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of small diameter hot-rolled bar from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $259.5 million in 2017 to $117.9 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2018 at $297.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $226.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import small diameter hot-rolled bar?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $70.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the Czech Republic and Portugal. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $47.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for small diameter hot-rolled bar?
The HS code for small diameter hot-rolled bar is subheading 7213.91. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7213 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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