Thick hot-rolled steel coil imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported thick hot-rolled steel coil worth $212.4 million (278.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 168 countries for imports of this product. That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $212.4M | 278.8K t |
| 2023 | $196.4M | 241.4K t |
| 2022 | $175.0M | 176.7K t |
| 2021 | $152.9M | 187.1K t |
| 2020 | $65.3M | 126.3K t |
| 2019 | $103.1M | 176.1K t |
| 2018 | $136.7M | 202.4K t |
| 2017 | $90.2M | 163.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports thick hot-rolled steel coil from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (20%), Germany (16%), France (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+620% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $42.4M | 20% |
| Germany | $34.8M | 16% |
| France | $29.0M | 14% |
| India | $24.5M | 12% |
| Turkey | $20.3M | 9.5% |
| Belgium | $16.9M | 8% |
| Vietnam | $12.6M | 6% |
| Taiwan | $8.7M | 4.1% |
| Sweden | $7.0M | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $5.6M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Thick hot-rolled steel coil exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of thick hot-rolled steel coil by the United Kingdom reached $4.1 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (27%), Spain (24%), Ireland (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.1M | 27% |
| Spain | $998K | 24% |
| Ireland | $769K | 19% |
| Egypt | $377K | 9.2% |
| Belgium | $354K | 8.6% |
| Poland | $313K | 7.6% |
| Portugal | $65K | 1.6% |
| Tanzania | $40K | 1% |
| United States | $32K | 0.8% |
| Libya | $21K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom thick hot-rolled steel coil imports (HS 7208.37): 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 7208.37: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thick hot-rolled steel coil imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported thick hot-rolled steel coil worth $212.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 278.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 168 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply thick hot-rolled steel coil to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($42.4 million), followed by Germany (16%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 620% on the year.
What is the average import price of thick hot-rolled steel coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of thick hot-rolled steel coil to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $90.2 million in 2017 to $212.4 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $141.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export thick hot-rolled steel coil?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Spain and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $208.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for thick hot-rolled steel coil?
The HS code for thick hot-rolled steel coil is subheading 7208.37. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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