Thin hot-rolled pickled coil imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported thin hot-rolled pickled coil worth $63.2 million (75.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $63.2M | 75.8K t |
| 2023 | $60.7M | 64.6K t |
| 2022 | $78.6M | 73.1K t |
| 2021 | $53.7M | 60.1K t |
| 2020 | $35.5M | 59.4K t |
| 2019 | $66.0M | 100.2K t |
| 2018 | $69.7M | 97.8K t |
| 2017 | $50.3M | 79.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports thin hot-rolled pickled coil from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $33.1M | 52% |
| Taiwan | $7.0M | 11% |
| Sweden | $6.6M | 11% |
| France | $5.0M | 8% |
| Vietnam | $2.5M | 4% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 2.9% |
| Ukraine | $1.6M | 2.5% |
| Finland | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $904K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, close to the world average of $0.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Thin hot-rolled pickled coil exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported thin hot-rolled pickled coil worth $16.7 million (19.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Spain (27%), Poland (22%), South Africa (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+406% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $4.6M | 27% |
| Poland | $3.6M | 22% |
| South Africa | $3.0M | 18% |
| Ireland | $1.4M | 8.5% |
| France | $1.1M | 6.7% |
| Sweden | $739K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $698K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $623K | 3.7% |
| Portugal | $465K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $233K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom thin hot-rolled pickled coil imports (HS 7208.27): 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 7208.27: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thin hot-rolled pickled coil imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported thin hot-rolled pickled coil worth $63.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 75.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 156 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply thin hot-rolled pickled coil to the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($33.1 million), followed by Taiwan (11%) and Sweden (10%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 515% on the year.
What is the average import price of thin hot-rolled pickled coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of thin hot-rolled pickled coil to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.3 million in 2017 to $63.2 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $78.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $59.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export thin hot-rolled pickled coil?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $16.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Poland and South Africa. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $46.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for thin hot-rolled pickled coil?
The HS code for thin hot-rolled pickled coil is subheading 7208.27. 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?
Shipment-level records for the United Kingdom reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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