Steel H-sections imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel h-sections by the United Kingdom reached $182.8 million in 2024 (214.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 194 countries. That is 32% 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 | $182.8M | 214.7K t |
| 2023 | $138.2M | 154.6K t |
| 2022 | $189.2M | 159.4K t |
| 2021 | $157.1M | 187.0K t |
| 2020 | $79.6M | 142.1K t |
| 2019 | $135.3M | 214.3K t |
| 2018 | $152.8M | 241.4K t |
| 2017 | $134.5M | 229.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports steel h-sections from
Spain alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+317% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $92.3M | 51% |
| Germany | $36.8M | 20% |
| Luxembourg | $29.0M | 16% |
| South Korea | $13.7M | 7.5% |
| Malaysia | $3.4M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 1.7% |
| Ireland | $1.5M | 0.8% |
| India | $1.4M | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $632K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $455K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, close to the world average of $0.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel H-sections exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $82.8 million of steel h-sections in 2024 (106.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Turkey (41%), Canada (13%), United States (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest (+220% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $34.3M | 41% |
| Canada | $11.1M | 13% |
| United States | $10.1M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $7.2M | 8.7% |
| Ireland | $5.0M | 6% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $2.6M | 3.2% |
| Greece | $1.9M | 2.2% |
| Denmark | $1.6M | 2% |
| Portugal | $1.1M | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom steel h-sections imports (HS 7216.33): 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 7216.33: Iron or non-alloy steel: H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of steel h-sections imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported steel h-sections worth $182.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 214.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 194 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel h-sections to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($92.3 million), followed by Germany (20%) and Luxembourg (16%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 317% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel h-sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $0.77 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 h-sections to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $134.5 million in 2017 to $182.8 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $189.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $146.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export steel h-sections?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $82.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Canada and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $100.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel h-sections?
The HS code for steel h-sections is subheading 7216.33. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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