Stainless line pipe imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless line pipe by the United Kingdom reached $6.0 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 73% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $22.9 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 | $6.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 592 t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $22.9M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $18.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $20.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $18.2M | 4.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports stainless line pipe from
Most of the value came from Taiwan (28%), Italy (23%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+273% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $1.7M | 28% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 23% |
| Germany | $890K | 15% |
| Portugal | $510K | 8.5% |
| China | $309K | 5.2% |
| Thailand | $224K | 3.8% |
| Denmark | $203K | 3.4% |
| United States | $188K | 3.1% |
| France | $166K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $133K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.92 per kg, 56% above the world average of $3.79. 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 line pipe exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported stainless line pipe worth $2.9 million (696 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Egypt (23%), Ireland (15%), Norway (13%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $655K | 23% |
| Ireland | $418K | 15% |
| Norway | $362K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $333K | 12% |
| China | $322K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $133K | 4.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $118K | 4.1% |
| United States | $79K | 2.8% |
| France | $49K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $47K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom stainless line pipe imports (HS 7306.11): 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 7306.11: Steel: stainless: line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines n.e.c. in chapter 73, welded, (not seamless).
Common questions
What is the value of stainless line pipe imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported stainless line pipe worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 170 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless line pipe to the United Kingdom?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Italy (23%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 273% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.92 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $3.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless line pipe to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.2 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2021 at $22.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export stainless line pipe?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Ireland and Norway. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless line pipe?
The HS code for stainless line pipe is subheading 7306.11. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
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