Stainless steel flange imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported stainless steel flange worth $60.6 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 204 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 14% 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 | $60.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $53.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $48.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $44.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $41.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $50.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $55.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $45.5M | 5.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports stainless steel flange from
Most of the value came from Italy (31%), China (15%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+625% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $18.6M | 31% |
| China | $8.9M | 15% |
| India | $8.4M | 14% |
| Germany | $6.7M | 11% |
| United States | $6.6M | 11% |
| Sweden | $2.4M | 4% |
| Ireland | $2.3M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 1.7% |
| Norway | $887K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $808K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.59 per kg, 50% above the world average of $7.72. 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 flange exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported stainless steel flange worth $36.3 million (931 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 145 countries. Most of it went to United States (21%), Norway (10%), China (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+519% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.5M | 21% |
| Norway | $3.5M | 9.7% |
| China | $2.3M | 6.4% |
| Ghana | $2.2M | 6.2% |
| Ireland | $2.0M | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 5.5% |
| Angola | $1.9M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $841K | 2.3% |
| France | $760K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom stainless steel flange imports (HS 7307.21): 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 7307.21: Steel, stainless: tube or pipe fittings, flanges, of stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel flange imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported stainless steel flange worth $60.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 204 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel flange to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($18.6 million), followed by China (15%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 625% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel flange per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.59 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $7.72 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 flange to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.5 million in 2017 to $60.6 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $50.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export stainless steel flange?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $36.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Norway and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $24.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel flange?
The HS code for stainless steel flange is subheading 7307.21. 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?
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