🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of welded steel tubes: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported welded steel tubes worth $564.8 million (382.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 223 countries. That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $737.7 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of welded steel tubes by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $564.8M | 382.2K t |
| 2023 | $678.1M | 369.1K t |
| 2022 | $728.2M | 400.1K t |
| 2021 | $737.7M | 460.1K t |
| 2020 | $438.1M | 350.3K t |
| 2019 | $654.9M | 475.8K t |
| 2018 | $688.5M | 512.0K t |
| 2017 | $657.7M | 519.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports welded steel tubes from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (27%), Italy (21%), China (6%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $150.2M | 27% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $117.4M | 21% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $36.0M | 6.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $30.7M | 5.4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $26.7M | 4.7% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $26.7M | 4.7% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $25.0M | 4.4% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $24.2M | 4.3% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $21.1M | 3.7% |
| Taiwan | $15.1M | 2.7% |
Types of welded steel tubes under HS 7306
| 7306.30 | Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes (not seamless), welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73 | 32% |
| 7306.61 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), welded, of square or rectangular cross-section, n.e.c. in… | 30% |
| 7306.40 | Steel, stainless: tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73 | 23% |
| 7306.90 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73 | 6.9% |
| 7306.19 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (other than of stainless steel or seamless), n.e.c. in chapter… | 2.8% |
| 7306.69 | Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73, welded, of non-circular cross-section… | 2.7% |
| 7306.50 | Steel, alloy: tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (other than stainless steel or seamless), welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73 | 1.2% |
| 7306.11 | Steel: stainless: line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines n.e.c. in chapter 73, welded, (not seamless) | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7306.
Average import price of welded steel tubes
The average declared value was about $1.48 per kg, close to the world average of $1.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports welded steel tubes
Exports of welded steel tubes by the United Kingdom reached $369.5 million in 2024 (261.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (12%), Germany (11%), United States (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Finland grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $43.5M | 12% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $42.1M | 11% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $31.3M | 8.5% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $28.1M | 7.6% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $25.1M | 6.8% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $19.6M | 5.3% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $18.3M | 5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $17.1M | 4.6% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $17.0M | 4.6% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $16.1M | 4.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 7306: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Welded steel tubes trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of welded steel tubes imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported welded steel tubes worth $564.8 million in 2024 (382.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import welded steel tubes from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Turkey (27%), Italy (21%), China (6%).
What is the average import price of welded steel tubes in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $1.48 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.39 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export welded steel tubes?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported welded steel tubes worth $369.5 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Germany, United States.
What is the HS code for welded steel tubes?
Welded steel tubes falls under HS heading 7306 (Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading welded steel tubes with the United Kingdom?
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