Welded link chain imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welded link chain by the United Kingdom reached $28.9 million in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 207 countries. Value rose 32% on 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 | $28.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $21.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $24.0M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $23.3M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $21.8M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $19.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $20.5M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $22.1M | 8.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports welded link chain from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), Germany (24%), Spain (9%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.5M | 29% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 24% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 9.2% |
| Czech Republic | $2.4M | 8.4% |
| South Africa | $2.2M | 7.7% |
| France | $1.5M | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 4.9% |
| United States | $840K | 2.9% |
| Norway | $623K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $392K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.51 per kg, close to the world average of $3.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Welded link chain exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported welded link chain worth $4.9 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Ireland (14%), United States (9%), Malaysia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $704K | 14% |
| United States | $446K | 9% |
| Malaysia | $396K | 8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $342K | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $292K | 5.9% |
| Norway | $279K | 5.7% |
| Denmark | $247K | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $184K | 3.7% |
| Canada | $144K | 2.9% |
| Qatar | $137K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom welded link chain imports (HS 7315.82): 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 7315.82: Chain: welded link chain, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of welded link chain imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported welded link chain worth $28.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 207 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded link chain to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by Germany (24%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 749% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded link chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.51 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $3.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of welded link chain to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.1 million in 2017 to $28.9 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export welded link chain?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the United States and Malaysia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $24.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded link chain?
The HS code for welded link chain is subheading 7315.82. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7315 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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