Thin cold-rolled stainless imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of thin cold-rolled stainless by the United Kingdom reached $127.6 million in 2024 (48.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $199.0 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 | $127.6M | 48.0K t |
| 2023 | $152.7M | 54.7K t |
| 2022 | $162.8M | 47.3K t |
| 2021 | $199.0M | 68.8K t |
| 2020 | $121.1M | 52.7K t |
| 2019 | $152.7M | 60.9K t |
| 2018 | $181.7M | 67.6K t |
| 2017 | $165.8M | 71.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports thin cold-rolled stainless from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), Germany (15%), Spain (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $33.0M | 26% |
| Germany | $19.2M | 15% |
| Spain | $11.3M | 8.8% |
| South Africa | $9.9M | 7.8% |
| Italy | $9.6M | 7.5% |
| Finland | $7.1M | 5.5% |
| Sweden | $6.7M | 5.2% |
| Indonesia | $6.0M | 4.7% |
| France | $4.6M | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $4.5M | 3.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.66 per kg, close to the world average of $2.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Thin cold-rolled stainless exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of thin cold-rolled stainless by the United Kingdom reached $13.9 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (26%), Spain (14%), Germany (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $3.6M | 26% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 14% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 13% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 8.3% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 7.8% |
| United States | $994K | 7.2% |
| France | $939K | 6.8% |
| Poland | $297K | 2.1% |
| Japan | $215K | 1.6% |
| Morocco | $207K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom thin cold-rolled stainless imports (HS 7219.33): 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 7219.33: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thin cold-rolled stainless imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported thin cold-rolled stainless worth $127.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 175 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply thin cold-rolled stainless to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($33.0 million), followed by Germany (15%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of thin cold-rolled stainless per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.66 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $2.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of thin cold-rolled stainless to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $165.8 million in 2017 to $127.6 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2021 at $199.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $157.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export thin cold-rolled stainless?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $13.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Spain and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $113.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for thin cold-rolled stainless?
The HS code for thin cold-rolled stainless is subheading 7219.33. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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