🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of steel sanitary ware: 2024 trade data
Imports of steel sanitary ware by the United Kingdom reached $144.1 million in 2024 (18.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 221 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of steel sanitary ware by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $144.1M | 18.0K t |
| 2023 | $140.8M | 17.8K t |
| 2022 | $154.1M | 19.6K t |
| 2021 | $164.7M | 20.7K t |
| 2020 | $136.1M | 17.9K t |
| 2019 | $152.0M | 21.1K t |
| 2018 | $158.0M | 21.7K t |
| 2017 | $172.3M | 25.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports steel sanitary ware from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Germany (16%), Italy (7%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $65.8M | 46% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $23.0M | 16% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $10.4M | 7.2% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $7.0M | 4.8% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $6.7M | 4.6% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $4.7M | 3.3% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $3.2M | 2.2% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $3.1M | 2.2% |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | $2.9M | 2% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $2.9M | 2% |
Types of steel sanitary ware under HS 7324
| 7324.90 | Iron or steel: sanitary ware and parts thereof, excluding sinks, wash basins and baths | 52% |
| 7324.10 | Steel: sinks and wash basins, of stainless steel | 33% |
| 7324.29 | Iron (other than cast) or steel: baths | 14% |
| 7324.21 | Cast iron, baths, whether or not enamelled | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7324.
Average import price of steel sanitary ware
The average declared value was about $8.00 per kg, close to the world average of $7.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports steel sanitary ware
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported steel sanitary ware worth $38.8 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (14%), United States (11%), United Arab Emirates (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+438% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $5.5M | 14% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $4.1M | 11% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $3.0M | 7.7% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $2.9M | 7.4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $2.8M | 7.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.6M | 6.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.5M | 6.4% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $2.4M | 6.2% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $1.7M | 4.3% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $1.2M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 7324: Sanitary ware and parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Steel sanitary ware trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of steel sanitary ware imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported steel sanitary ware worth $144.1 million in 2024 (18.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import steel sanitary ware from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (46%), Germany (16%), Italy (7%).
What is the average import price of steel sanitary ware in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $8.00 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $7.91 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export steel sanitary ware?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported steel sanitary ware worth $38.8 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, United States, United Arab Emirates.
What is the HS code for steel sanitary ware?
Steel sanitary ware falls under HS heading 7324 (Sanitary ware and parts thereof, of iron or steel). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading steel sanitary ware with the United Kingdom?
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