Steel blooms and billets imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported steel blooms and billets worth $6.5 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 152 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 51% 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 | $6.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 857 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 760 t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 5.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports steel blooms and billets from
Most of the value came from India (31%), Ireland (25%), China (23%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.0M | 31% |
| Ireland | $1.6M | 25% |
| China | $1.5M | 23% |
| United States | $536K | 8.3% |
| Germany | $161K | 2.5% |
| Portugal | $159K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $145K | 2.3% |
| France | $138K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $130K | 2% |
| Norway | $26K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.97 per kg, 357% above the world average of $0.65. 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.
Steel blooms and billets exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of steel blooms and billets by the United Kingdom reached $5.8 million in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Spain (37%), Germany (27%), United States (11%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.2M | 37% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 27% |
| United States | $617K | 11% |
| France | $603K | 10% |
| Finland | $379K | 6.5% |
| Ireland | $224K | 3.8% |
| Slovenia | $105K | 1.8% |
| China | $40K | 0.7% |
| India | $37K | 0.6% |
| Qatar | $22K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom steel blooms and billets imports (HS 7206.90): 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 7206.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: primary forms (excluding ingots and iron of heading no. 7203).
Common questions
What is the value of steel blooms and billets imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported steel blooms and billets worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 152 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel blooms and billets to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Ireland (25%) and China (23%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel blooms and billets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.97 per kg in 2024, 357% above the world average of $0.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel blooms and billets to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2021 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export steel blooms and billets?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Germany and the United States. That compares with imports of $6.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for steel blooms and billets?
The HS code for steel blooms and billets is subheading 7206.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7206 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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