🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of steel wire ropes: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom exported $170.5 million of steel wire ropes in 2024 (39.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of steel wire ropes by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $170.5M | 39.2K t |
| 2023 | $195.0M | 37.5K t |
| 2022 | $180.6M | 34.7K t |
| 2021 | $164.3M | 31.2K t |
| 2020 | $121.0M | 31.1K t |
| 2019 | $141.9M | 36.9K t |
| 2018 | $133.4M | 37.5K t |
| 2017 | $111.2M | 32.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports steel wire ropes to
The largest buyer markets were United States (14%), Netherlands (9%), Norway (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+388% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $24.4M | 14% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $16.2M | 9.5% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $13.3M | 7.8% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $11.4M | 6.7% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $11.1M | 6.5% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $10.5M | 6.2% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $6.8M | 4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $4.7M | 2.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $4.5M | 2.7% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $4.2M | 2.5% |
Types of steel wire ropes under HS 7312
| 7312.10 | Iron or steel: stranded wire, ropes and cables, not electrically insulated | 92% |
| 7312.90 | Iron or steel: plaited bands, slings and the like, not electrically insulated | 8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7312.
Average export price of steel wire ropes
The average declared value was about $4.35 per kg, 113% above the world average of $2.04. 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 imports steel wire ropes
Imports of steel wire ropes by the United Kingdom reached $134.5 million in 2024 (56.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were China (26%), India (13%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $35.5M | 26% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $18.0M | 13% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $13.2M | 9.9% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $10.2M | 7.6% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $9.4M | 7% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $8.2M | 6.1% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $3.8M | 2.8% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $3.7M | 2.7% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $3.4M | 2.5% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $2.8M | 2.1% |
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 7312: Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated.
Steel wire ropes trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of steel wire ropes imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported steel wire ropes worth $134.5 million in 2024 (56.6 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import steel wire ropes from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (26%), India (13%), Germany (10%).
What is the average import price of steel wire ropes in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $2.38 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $2.04 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export steel wire ropes?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported steel wire ropes worth $170.5 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Netherlands, Norway.
What is the HS code for steel wire ropes?
Steel wire ropes falls under HS heading 7312 (Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading steel wire ropes with the United Kingdom?
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