🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of steel pipe fittings: 2024 trade data
Imports of steel pipe fittings by the United Kingdom reached $687.4 million in 2024 (84.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 224 countries. Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of steel pipe fittings by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $687.4M | 84.1K t |
| 2023 | $638.9M | 72.0K t |
| 2022 | $638.1M | 83.7K t |
| 2021 | $565.5M | 74.2K t |
| 2020 | $461.9M | 67.6K t |
| 2019 | $585.7M | 90.3K t |
| 2018 | $584.9M | 90.9K t |
| 2017 | $525.2M | 88.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports steel pipe fittings from
The largest suppliers were China (20%), Italy (17%), Germany (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $137.9M | 20% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $116.0M | 17% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $82.0M | 12% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $67.8M | 9.9% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $30.8M | 4.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $27.4M | 4% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $25.9M | 3.8% |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | $24.4M | 3.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $17.9M | 2.6% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $15.6M | 2.3% |
Types of steel pipe fittings under HS 7307
| 7307.99 | Iron or steel: tube or pipe fittings, n.e.c. in item no. 7307.9, other than stainless steel | 22% |
| 7307.29 | Steel, stainless: tube or pipe fittings, n.e.c. in item no. 7307.2 | 18% |
| 7307.19 | Iron or steel: cast fittings, other than of non-malleable cast iron | 12% |
| 7307.21 | Steel, stainless: tube or pipe fittings, flanges, of stainless steel | 8.8% |
| 7307.22 | Steel, stainless: tube or pipe fittings, threaded elbows, bends and sleeves | 8.5% |
| 7307.91 | Iron or steel: tube or pipe fittings, flanges, other than stainless steel | 8.4% |
| 7307.11 | Cast iron: cast fittings, of non-malleable cast iron | 6.2% |
| 7307.93 | Iron or steel: tube or pipe fittings, butt welding fittings, other than stainless steel | 6.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7307.
Average import price of steel pipe fittings
The average declared value was about $8.17 per kg, 32% above the world average of $6.18. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports steel pipe fittings
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported steel pipe fittings worth $633.3 million (24.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 215 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Norway (12%), Germany (8%), United States (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $75.0M | 12% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $53.5M | 8.5% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $45.8M | 7.2% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $41.8M | 6.6% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $33.4M | 5.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $28.1M | 4.4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $25.6M | 4.1% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $21.3M | 3.4% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $20.7M | 3.3% |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | $19.0M | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel.
Steel pipe fittings trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of steel pipe fittings imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported steel pipe fittings worth $687.4 million in 2024 (84.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import steel pipe fittings from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (20%), Italy (17%), Germany (12%).
What is the average import price of steel pipe fittings in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $8.17 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $6.18 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export steel pipe fittings?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported steel pipe fittings worth $633.3 million in 2024, mainly to Norway, Germany, United States.
What is the HS code for steel pipe fittings?
Steel pipe fittings falls under HS heading 7307 (Tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading steel pipe fittings with the United Kingdom?
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