Stainless steel angle imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $23.2 million of stainless steel angle in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 210 countries. Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $23.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $21.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $25.6M | 10.8K t |
| 2021 | $17.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $21.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $25.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $19.6M | 4.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports stainless steel angle from
Most of the value came from Spain (21%), Taiwan (14%), India (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $4.8M | 21% |
| Taiwan | $3.2M | 14% |
| India | $2.8M | 12% |
| Ireland | $2.1M | 9% |
| China | $2.0M | 8.4% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 6% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 5.9% |
| United States | $1.2M | 5.3% |
| Switzerland | $795K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $780K | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.33 per kg, 40% above the world average of $3.80. 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 steel angle exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of stainless steel angle by the United Kingdom reached $20.7 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 108 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Ireland (38%), United States (7%), France (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $7.9M | 38% |
| United States | $1.5M | 7.2% |
| France | $1.2M | 5.6% |
| Norway | $1.1M | 5.2% |
| Czech Republic | $859K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $856K | 4.1% |
| India | $773K | 3.7% |
| Brazil | $719K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $645K | 3.1% |
| Nigeria | $583K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom stainless steel angle imports (HS 7222.40): 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 7222.40: Steel, stainless: angles, shapes and sections.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel angle imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported stainless steel angle worth $23.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 210 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel angle to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Taiwan (14%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel angle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.33 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $3.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless steel angle to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.6 million in 2017 to $23.2 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $25.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export stainless steel angle?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $20.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the United States and France. That compares with imports of $23.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel angle?
The HS code for stainless steel angle is subheading 7222.40. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7222 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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