🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of steel sheet piling: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported steel sheet piling worth $91.7 million (71.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 212 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $144.8 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of steel sheet piling by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $91.7M | 71.7K t |
| 2023 | $93.9M | 65.4K t |
| 2022 | $144.8M | 97.9K t |
| 2021 | $102.9M | 88.7K t |
| 2020 | $97.8M | 97.4K t |
| 2019 | $93.2M | 87.4K t |
| 2018 | $100.9M | 95.3K t |
| 2017 | $89.6M | 87.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports steel sheet piling from
Most of the value came from Luxembourg (21%), Poland (20%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | $18.8M | 21% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $18.2M | 20% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $13.3M | 15% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $11.9M | 13% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $9.6M | 11% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $5.7M | 6.2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $3.5M | 3.8% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $3.2M | 3.5% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.7M | 1.9% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.6M | 1.7% |
Types of steel sheet piling under HS 7301
| 7301.10 | Iron or steel: sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements | 73% |
| 7301.20 | Iron or steel: angles, shapes and sections, welded | 27% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7301.
Average import price of steel sheet piling
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, 41% above the world average of $0.91. 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 sheet piling
Exports of steel sheet piling by the United Kingdom reached $25.1 million in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Ireland (22%), France (12%), Canada (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $5.6M | 22% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $3.1M | 12% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $2.1M | 8.2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.8M | 7% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.7M | 6.8% |
| 🇸🇭 Saint Helena | $979K | 3.9% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $864K | 3.5% |
| 🇫🇰 Falkland Isds (Malvinas) | $806K | 3.2% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $781K | 3.1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $651K | 2.6% |
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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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 7301: Iron or steel sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements; welded angles, shapes and sections, of iron or steel.
Steel sheet piling trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of steel sheet piling imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported steel sheet piling worth $91.7 million in 2024 (71.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import steel sheet piling from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Luxembourg (21%), Poland (20%), China (15%).
What is the average import price of steel sheet piling in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.91 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export steel sheet piling?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported steel sheet piling worth $25.1 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France, Canada.
What is the HS code for steel sheet piling?
Steel sheet piling falls under HS heading 7301 (Iron or steel sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements; welded angles, shapes and s). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading steel sheet piling with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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