Stainless conveyor belt exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported stainless conveyor belt worth $10.9 million (403 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 84 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $10.9M | 403 t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 509 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 518 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 239 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 376 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 473 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 304 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 198 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports stainless conveyor belt to
Most of it went to Nigeria (26%), Netherlands (17%), United States (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $2.8M | 26% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 17% |
| United States | $885K | 8.1% |
| France | $745K | 6.8% |
| Australia | $503K | 4.6% |
| China | $315K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $300K | 2.7% |
| Poland | $281K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $266K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $245K | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.09 per kg, 160% above the world average of $10.41. 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.
Stainless conveyor belt imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $3.4 million of stainless conveyor belt in 2024 (89 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. The largest suppliers were Germany (40%), Norway (19%), Netherlands (16%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.3M | 40% |
| Norway | $641K | 19% |
| Netherlands | $554K | 17% |
| France | $274K | 8.1% |
| Italy | $208K | 6.2% |
| United States | $103K | 3.1% |
| Slovakia | $89K | 2.6% |
| Poland | $45K | 1.3% |
| China | $42K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $21K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom stainless conveyor belt exports (HS 7314.12): 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 7314.12: Iron or steel: woven cloth, endless bands for machinery, of stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless conveyor belt exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported stainless conveyor belt worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 403 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 84 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy stainless conveyor belt from the United Kingdom?
Nigeria was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (17%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 61 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average export price of stainless conveyor belt per kg?
The average declared export value was about $27.09 per kg in 2024, 160% above the world average of $10.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of stainless conveyor belt from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import stainless conveyor belt?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Norway and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless conveyor belt?
The HS code for stainless conveyor belt is subheading 7314.12. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7314 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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