Stainless seamless casing imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless seamless casing by the United Kingdom reached $125.2 million in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 165 countries. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
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 | $125.2M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $118.4M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $57.6M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $52.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $63.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $46.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2018 | $49.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $30.8M | 2.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports stainless seamless casing from
Most of the value came from Japan (43%), Sweden (28%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $53.5M | 43% |
| Sweden | $35.6M | 29% |
| Germany | $13.6M | 11% |
| Romania | $11.1M | 8.9% |
| Norway | $3.4M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $1.7M | 1.3% |
| Denmark | $1.2M | 0.9% |
| United States | $796K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $545K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.16 per kg, 30% above the world average of $9.32. 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 seamless casing exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of stainless seamless casing by the United Kingdom reached $75.6 million in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 99 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Qatar (35%), United Arab Emirates (18%), Norway (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+839% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $26.6M | 35% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13.5M | 18% |
| Norway | $8.2M | 11% |
| Azerbaijan | $7.0M | 9.3% |
| Netherlands | $6.1M | 8.1% |
| Denmark | $2.6M | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $2.5M | 3.4% |
| Romania | $2.0M | 2.6% |
| United States | $1.6M | 2.1% |
| Gabon | $1.3M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom stainless seamless casing imports (HS 7304.24): 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 7304.24: Steel, stainless: seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless seamless casing imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported stainless seamless casing worth $125.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 165 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless seamless casing to the United Kingdom?
Japan was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($53.5 million), followed by Sweden (28%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 781% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless seamless casing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.16 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $9.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless seamless casing to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.8 million in 2017 to $125.2 million in 2024, an increase of 306%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $68.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export stainless seamless casing?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $75.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Norway. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $49.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless seamless casing?
The HS code for stainless seamless casing is subheading 7304.24. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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