Stainless sheet (other processing) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported stainless sheet (other processing) worth $28.4 million (6.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $48.3 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 | $28.4M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $29.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $47.6M | 10.3K t |
| 2021 | $48.3M | 12.5K t |
| 2020 | $31.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2019 | $31.2M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $38.1M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $29.9M | 9.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports stainless sheet (other processing) from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (37%), France (19%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $10.6M | 37% |
| France | $5.3M | 19% |
| China | $5.2M | 18% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 6.8% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $998K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $929K | 3.3% |
| United States | $765K | 2.7% |
| India | $427K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $196K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.24 per kg, 20% above the world average of $3.52. 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 sheet (other processing) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of stainless sheet (other processing) by the United Kingdom reached $10.1 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Ireland (23%), Germany (20%), Nigeria (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.4M | 24% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 20% |
| Nigeria | $1.5M | 15% |
| United States | $957K | 9.5% |
| France | $838K | 8.3% |
| Spain | $589K | 5.8% |
| Canada | $286K | 2.8% |
| Norway | $139K | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $120K | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $108K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom stainless sheet (other processing) imports (HS 7219.90): 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 7219.90: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7219.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless sheet (other processing) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported stainless sheet (other processing) worth $28.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 194 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless sheet (other processing) to the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by France (19%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless sheet (other processing) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.24 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $3.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of stainless sheet (other processing) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.9 million in 2017 to $28.4 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2021 at $48.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export stainless sheet (other processing)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $10.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Germany and Nigeria. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $18.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless sheet (other processing)?
The HS code for stainless sheet (other processing) is subheading 7219.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
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