Stainless steel elbow imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported stainless steel elbow worth $58.2 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 214 countries for imports of this product. That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $58.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $54.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $50.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $45.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $35.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $40.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $34.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $27.8M | 1.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports stainless steel elbow from
Most of the value came from United States (26%), Thailand (21%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $15.3M | 26% |
| Thailand | $12.5M | 22% |
| Italy | $5.8M | 10% |
| China | $5.8M | 10% |
| Romania | $4.8M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 5.4% |
| Israel | $3.1M | 5.2% |
| France | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 2.1% |
| India | $788K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.98 per kg, close to the world average of $20.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stainless steel elbow exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported stainless steel elbow worth $34.7 million (519 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 141 countries. Most of it went to Italy (16%), Germany (16%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+393% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.6M | 16% |
| Germany | $5.6M | 16% |
| United States | $3.3M | 9.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 5.5% |
| China | $1.6M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 4.6% |
| Norway | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| France | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $1.0M | 3% |
| Ireland | $881K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom stainless steel elbow imports (HS 7307.22): 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 7307.22: Steel, stainless: tube or pipe fittings, threaded elbows, bends and sleeves.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel elbow imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported stainless steel elbow worth $58.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 214 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel elbow to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by Thailand (21%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel elbow per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.98 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $20.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless steel elbow to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.8 million in 2017 to $58.2 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $43.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export stainless steel elbow?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $34.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Germany and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $23.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel elbow?
The HS code for stainless steel elbow is subheading 7307.22. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7307 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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