Stud-link chain imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stud-link chain by the United Kingdom reached $5.8 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 29% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $12.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 2.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports stud-link chain from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 58% |
| Netherlands | $677K | 12% |
| Germany | $410K | 7% |
| Italy | $330K | 5.7% |
| Denmark | $263K | 4.5% |
| France | $205K | 3.5% |
| Norway | $202K | 3.5% |
| Angola | $81K | 1.4% |
| United States | $62K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $59K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.55 per kg, 94% above the world average of $1.83. 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.
Stud-link chain exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of stud-link chain by the United Kingdom reached $921 thousand in 2024 (223 tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (23%), Malaysia (13%), China (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $211K | 23% |
| Malaysia | $120K | 13% |
| China | $63K | 6.8% |
| Nigeria | $56K | 6.1% |
| India | $39K | 4.2% |
| Angola | $38K | 4.1% |
| Norway | $34K | 3.7% |
| Australia | $32K | 3.5% |
| Ireland | $32K | 3.4% |
| Thailand | $28K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom stud-link chain imports (HS 7315.81): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 7315.81: Chain: stud-link chain, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stud-link chain imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported stud-link chain worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 198 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply stud-link chain to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (12%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 804% on the year.
What is the average import price of stud-link chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.55 per kg in 2024, 94% above the world average of $1.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of stud-link chain to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2019 at $12.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export stud-link chain?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $921 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Malaysia and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for stud-link chain?
The HS code for stud-link chain is subheading 7315.81. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7315 page.
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