Thick stainless strip imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of thick stainless strip by the United Kingdom reached $3.6 million in 2024 (502 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.1 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 | $3.6M | 502 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 483 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 814 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 764 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports thick stainless strip from
Most of the value came from Belgium (32%), Germany (21%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+890% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.2M | 33% |
| Germany | $769K | 21% |
| United States | $382K | 11% |
| Austria | $256K | 7.1% |
| Italy | $208K | 5.8% |
| Finland | $128K | 3.5% |
| France | $125K | 3.5% |
| Slovenia | $98K | 2.7% |
| Poland | $93K | 2.6% |
| India | $90K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.21 per kg, 82% above the world average of $3.97. 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.
Thick stainless strip exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of thick stainless strip by the United Kingdom reached $2.6 million in 2024 (289 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Sweden (29%), Japan (13%), Ireland (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $739K | 29% |
| Japan | $323K | 13% |
| Ireland | $216K | 8.4% |
| Germany | $143K | 5.6% |
| Czech Republic | $143K | 5.6% |
| Canada | $140K | 5.5% |
| United States | $115K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $106K | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $84K | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $81K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom thick stainless strip imports (HS 7220.11): 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 7220.11: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of thick stainless strip imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported thick stainless strip worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 502 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 156 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply thick stainless strip to the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Germany (21%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 890% on the year.
What is the average import price of thick stainless strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.21 per kg in 2024, 82% above the world average of $3.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of thick stainless strip to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export thick stainless strip?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sweden, Japan and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for thick stainless strip?
The HS code for thick stainless strip is subheading 7220.11. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7220 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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