Wire articles imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wire articles by the United Kingdom reached $111.6 million in 2024 (33.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 222 countries. That is 4% less 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 | $111.6M | 33.5K t |
| 2023 | $115.7M | 35.0K t |
| 2022 | $135.5M | 44.3K t |
| 2021 | $132.2M | 44.6K t |
| 2020 | $105.9M | 37.1K t |
| 2019 | $117.3M | 41.0K t |
| 2018 | $114.6M | 37.4K t |
| 2017 | $109.3M | 36.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports wire articles from
Most of the value came from China (50%), Germany (8%), Spain (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $55.4M | 50% |
| Germany | $9.0M | 8.1% |
| Spain | $8.6M | 7.7% |
| Czech Republic | $7.2M | 6.5% |
| Slovakia | $4.4M | 4% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $3.3M | 2.9% |
| France | $3.2M | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $2.4M | 2.1% |
| United States | $2.2M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.33 per kg, 31% above the world average of $2.55. 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.
Wire articles exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of wire articles by the United Kingdom reached $28.0 million in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Poland (17%), Ireland (12%), France (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $4.7M | 17% |
| Ireland | $3.3M | 12% |
| France | $2.7M | 9.6% |
| Israel | $2.6M | 9.4% |
| United States | $2.0M | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 4.8% |
| Denmark | $1.2M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $797K | 2.9% |
| China | $652K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom wire articles imports (HS 7326.20): 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 7326.20: Iron or steel: wire articles.
Common questions
What is the value of wire articles imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported wire articles worth $111.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 222 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply wire articles to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($55.4 million), followed by Germany (8%) and Spain (8%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average import price of wire articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.33 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $2.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wire articles to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $109.3 million in 2017 to $111.6 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $135.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $117.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export wire articles?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $28.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, Ireland and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $83.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for wire articles?
The HS code for wire articles is subheading 7326.20. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
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