Steel baths imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported steel baths worth $19.9 million (6.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 198 countries. That is 8% more than in 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 | $19.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $18.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $20.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $17.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $15.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $21.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $22.2M | 6.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports steel baths from
Germany alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $10.8M | 54% |
| Portugal | $5.1M | 26% |
| China | $2.8M | 14% |
| Italy | $391K | 2% |
| India | $234K | 1.2% |
| Denmark | $133K | 0.7% |
| United States | $64K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $49K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $45K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $45K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.29 per kg, close to the world average of $3.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel baths exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported steel baths worth $656 thousand (126 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (31%), United States (8%), Ukraine (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $205K | 31% |
| United States | $50K | 7.7% |
| Ukraine | $47K | 7.1% |
| China | $35K | 5.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $28K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $26K | 4% |
| Australia | $24K | 3.6% |
| Bahrain | $20K | 3.1% |
| Poland | $18K | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $17K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom steel baths imports (HS 7324.29): 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 7324.29: Iron (other than cast) or steel: baths.
Common questions
What is the value of steel baths imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported steel baths worth $19.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 198 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel baths to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by Portugal (26%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 331% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel baths per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.29 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $3.80 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 baths to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.2 million in 2017 to $19.9 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2017 at $22.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export steel baths?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $656 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the United States and Ukraine. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $19.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel baths?
The HS code for steel baths is subheading 7324.29. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7324 page.
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