Spiral welded large pipe exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of spiral welded large pipe by the United Kingdom reached $7.1 million in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 380% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 685 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 958 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 347 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 2.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports spiral welded large pipe to
The largest buyer markets were Ireland (43%), Netherlands (36%), Egypt (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $3.1M | 43% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 36% |
| Egypt | $416K | 5.9% |
| Italy | $229K | 3.2% |
| Poland | $186K | 2.6% |
| Norway | $167K | 2.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $100K | 1.4% |
| Angola | $78K | 1.1% |
| Australia | $56K | 0.8% |
| Mauritania | $51K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.44 per kg, 31% above the world average of $1.10. 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.
Spiral welded large pipe imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of spiral welded large pipe by the United Kingdom reached $7.1 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from South Korea (35%), Spain (31%), France (15%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.5M | 35% |
| Spain | $2.2M | 31% |
| France | $1.0M | 15% |
| China | $368K | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $326K | 4.6% |
| Finland | $224K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $147K | 2.1% |
| Slovakia | $81K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $43K | 0.6% |
| United States | $42K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom spiral welded large pipe exports (HS 7305.39): 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 7305.39: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes (other than line pipe or casing of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines), welded (not longitudinally welded), having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm, (not seamless).
Common questions
What is the value of spiral welded large pipe exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported spiral welded large pipe worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 80 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 380% on 2023.
Which countries buy spiral welded large pipe from the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest buyer with 43% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (36%) and Egypt (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 886% on the year.
What is the average export price of spiral welded large pipe per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.44 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $1.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of spiral welded large pipe from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import spiral welded large pipe?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $7.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, Spain and France. That compares with exports of $7.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for spiral welded large pipe?
The HS code for spiral welded large pipe is subheading 7305.39. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7305 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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