🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of steel storage tanks: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported steel storage tanks worth $136.7 million (15.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 220 countries. That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of steel storage tanks by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $136.7M | 15.5K t |
| 2023 | $125.5M | 15.8K t |
| 2022 | $121.2M | 17.4K t |
| 2021 | $87.1M | 12.9K t |
| 2020 | $65.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2019 | $80.7M | 15.0K t |
| 2018 | $71.5M | 12.4K t |
| 2017 | $60.5M | 12.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports steel storage tanks from
Most of the value came from Poland (17%), Germany (16%), Netherlands (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $22.7M | 17% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $21.6M | 16% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $13.2M | 9.7% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $13.0M | 9.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $12.7M | 9.3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $7.6M | 5.6% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $7.4M | 5.4% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $5.8M | 4.3% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $5.4M | 4% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $2.8M | 2% |
Average import price of steel storage tanks
The average declared value was about $8.85 per kg, 83% above the world average of $4.83. 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 storage tanks
Exports of steel storage tanks by the United Kingdom reached $117.5 million in 2024 (18.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 164 countries. Most of it went to United States (13%), Ireland (10%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $15.5M | 13% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $12.3M | 11% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $11.6M | 9.9% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $11.2M | 9.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $8.2M | 7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $6.1M | 5.2% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $6.0M | 5.1% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $4.0M | 3.4% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $3.2M | 2.7% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $2.4M | 2.1% |
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 7309: Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers; for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat insulated.
Steel storage tanks trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of steel storage tanks imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported steel storage tanks worth $136.7 million in 2024 (15.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import steel storage tanks from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Poland (17%), Germany (16%), Netherlands (10%).
What is the average import price of steel storage tanks in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $8.85 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $4.83 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export steel storage tanks?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported steel storage tanks worth $117.5 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Ireland, Germany.
What is the HS code for steel storage tanks?
Steel storage tanks falls under HS heading 7309 (Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers; for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or ste). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading steel storage tanks 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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