Steel angles small imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported steel angles small worth $20.2 million (26.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 3% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $25.7 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 | $20.2M | 26.3K t |
| 2023 | $20.9M | 23.6K t |
| 2022 | $25.7M | 25.8K t |
| 2021 | $25.7M | 35.6K t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 14.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 17.8K t |
| 2018 | $15.5M | 19.6K t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 19.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports steel angles small from
The largest suppliers were France (42%), Turkey (32%), Spain (17%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $8.4M | 42% |
| Turkey | $6.5M | 32% |
| Spain | $3.4M | 17% |
| Italy | $843K | 4.2% |
| Ireland | $835K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $99K | 0.5% |
| Algeria | $22K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $18K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16K | 0.1% |
| China | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, close to the world average of $0.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel angles small exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of steel angles small by the United Kingdom reached $11.7 million in 2024 (12.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to France (44%), Ireland (21%), Germany (14%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $5.1M | 44% |
| Ireland | $2.5M | 21% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 14% |
| Belgium | $991K | 8.5% |
| Netherlands | $701K | 6% |
| Turkey | $172K | 1.5% |
| United States | $158K | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $86K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $73K | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $40K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom steel angles small imports (HS 7216.21): 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 7216.21: Iron or non-alloy steel: L sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm.
Common questions
What is the value of steel angles small imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported steel angles small worth $20.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 211 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel angles small to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by Turkey (32%) and Spain (17%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel angles small per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $0.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel angles small to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $20.2 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2021 at $25.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export steel angles small?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $11.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Ireland and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel angles small?
The HS code for steel angles small is subheading 7216.21. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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