Zinc-coated steel strip exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $24.9 million of zinc-coated steel strip in 2024 (22.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24.9M | 22.5K t |
| 2023 | $26.0M | 19.1K t |
| 2022 | $26.5M | 15.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $15.2M | 13.4K t |
| 2019 | $14.1M | 13.9K t |
| 2018 | $17.8M | 15.5K t |
| 2017 | $16.8M | 15.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports zinc-coated steel strip to
Ireland alone took 91% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $22.7M | 91% |
| Bulgaria | $464K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $385K | 1.6% |
| Hungary | $351K | 1.4% |
| Denmark | $320K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $266K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $65K | 0.3% |
| Finland | $64K | 0.3% |
| France | $43K | 0.2% |
| Serbia | $27K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc-coated steel strip imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of zinc-coated steel strip by the United Kingdom reached $13.3 million in 2024 (12.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. The largest suppliers were Germany (30%), Portugal (26%), Vietnam (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+832% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.0M | 30% |
| Portugal | $3.4M | 26% |
| Vietnam | $1.8M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $773K | 5.8% |
| Sweden | $675K | 5.1% |
| China | $671K | 5.1% |
| Ireland | $550K | 4.1% |
| Greece | $338K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $246K | 1.9% |
| Denmark | $199K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom zinc-coated steel strip exports (HS 7212.30): 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 7212.30: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically).
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel strip exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported zinc-coated steel strip worth $24.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 99 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy zinc-coated steel strip from the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest buyer with 91% of the value ($22.7 million), followed by Bulgaria (2%) and Poland (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 760% on the year.
What is the average export price of zinc-coated steel strip per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of zinc-coated steel strip from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $16.8 million in 2017 to $24.9 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2022 at $26.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import zinc-coated steel strip?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $13.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Portugal and Vietnam. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel strip?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel strip is subheading 7212.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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