Thin stainless strip imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported thin stainless strip worth $5.3 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.9 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 | $5.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 935 t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 2.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports thin stainless strip from
The largest suppliers were Taiwan (34%), Finland (13%), Malaysia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+317% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $1.8M | 34% |
| Finland | $698K | 13% |
| Malaysia | $612K | 12% |
| China | $571K | 11% |
| Sweden | $560K | 11% |
| Germany | $377K | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $341K | 6.4% |
| India | $68K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $61K | 1.2% |
| United States | $60K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.83 per kg, 31% above the world average of $2.93. 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.
Thin stainless strip exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of thin stainless strip by the United Kingdom reached $2.6 million in 2024 (456 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Sweden accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+263% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $1.6M | 60% |
| United Arab Emirates | $310K | 12% |
| Germany | $275K | 10% |
| Egypt | $44K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $43K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $36K | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $34K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $31K | 1.2% |
| Slovakia | $27K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $25K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom thin stainless strip imports (HS 7220.12): 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 7220.12: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 4.75mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thin stainless strip imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported thin stainless strip worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 164 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply thin stainless strip to the United Kingdom?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Finland (13%) and Malaysia (12%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 317% on the year.
What is the average import price of thin stainless strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.83 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $2.93 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 stainless strip to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2021 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export thin stainless strip?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sweden, the United Arab Emirates and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for thin stainless strip?
The HS code for thin stainless strip is subheading 7220.12. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7220 page.
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