ISSB Ltd.

Global trade data at your fingertips.

Global trade data for steel and other base metals
The ISSB database includes trade data for 130 countries, including the largest steel producers globally. As soon as a country is updated, our online database will send you an email notification and you can access the data straightaway at your own convenience.

ISSB's Trade Enquiry System is cloud-based and contains global trade data for steel and other base metals. We provide monthly, quarterly or annual cumulative reports detailing the export trade of 130 countries. With an annual subscription to our trade enquiry system, you get complete access to an extensive online database of trade data for raw materials, ores, and other base metals, plus more items, across 130 countries with historical data back to 2019.

Find out more and book a demonstration below.
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ISSB: our history
More than 40 years of experience in steel statistics
ISSB is a central part of the steel industry as a leading supplier of global trade data since 1979. We provide high quality data and expert insight into the global metals markets.

The origins of ISSB's data collection: a long history of collaboration with the steel sector
We have lived and breathed statistics on the metals industry since 1979.  Prior to the 1988 privatisation, the ISSB team was a core part of the British Steel Corporation's statistics department. We are now known as ISSB (International Steel Statistics Bureau), and the statistics department has transformed into an independent body that serves the metals, steel, financial and business sectors today.
Our tailored metals and steel data offer
ISSB builds tailored data reports with decades of steel and metals knowledge for you
ISSB has continued to grow its offer and wealth of experience, and we now provide huge swathes of critical data to our clients. Our ISSB Trade Enquiry System gives clients the latest import and export tonnes and prices back to 2019, from 130 countries.

We also monitor trends in imports and exports for the major countries, and summary production data. The extensive online database offers accurate and up to date statistical information for 130 countries at 6-, 8- and 10-digit tariff code level, 78 of which we have data back to the 1980s. We also offer monthly bespoke reports, and quarterly market updates relevant to the sector, and everything in between.

Whatever your metals import and export data related requirements, ISSB is here to work with you and add value to your business.

Try Out The Trade Enquiry System Free

ISSB offers a complimentary 30 minute online call with our business development manager, Graham Prior, to discuss how to use the trade enquiry system, and the data we have available to you.

Graham will show you how to log into our online portal, how to run a query and how to download this data from our database which can be manipulated to create pivot tables and graphs. Once you see in real time the capabilities of the trade enquiry system, you can discuss with Graham how our data can be of benefit to your business and we can send you a personalised quote to suit your requirements.

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Data services

The services ISSB can provide

International import and export statistics on iron ore, raw materials, steel, base metals and more

With 44 years of experience, ISSB has established itself as a reliable partner, offering steel statistics to financial and investment firms, industry players, consultants, suppliers, and consumers. To make it as easy as possible for you to find what you need, all of our members have 24/7 access to a portal that manages statistics linked to steel and metals.

Trade enquiry system: global trade data for steel and other base metals

By subscribing to our Trade Enquiry System (TES) on an annual basis, you will have full access to our cloud-based database of trade data for raw materials, ores, other base metals, and various other commodities for 130 countries. This database portal is considered world-leading and provides valuable insights into global trade. Find out more here about how the ISSB Trade Enquiry System works.

Bespoke reports to help you gain metals and steel trade insights

For monthly, quarterly, or annual reports, ISSB provides a customised report writing service to assist you stay up to date on market trends. We collaborate closely with you to fulfil your unique needs. Inquire with us here to learn more as costs vary according to requirements.

Market updates for the steel sector and more

For a variety of products related to the steel industry, ISSB provides quarterly market updates. A companion volume covering value of trade is published annually and is included. You can find out more about our market updates here and how get in contact with us for additional details.

What our clients say

How ISSB has helped our global clients.

 For companies like us that operate globally, it is very important to have a real-time, both comprehensive and in-detail view of global steel trade. TES meets our expectations and needs very well. 

Kyota Wada JFE Steel Corporation

 ISSB have alighted on a user-friendly search and download format that over major searches will save hours or even days compared with using the most readily available alternatives. Most importantly, ISSB discriminates for quality when collecting their data. 

Sue Taylor Farnborough Engineering Consultants

 ISSB has been associated with us for more than one decade. We source global import and export statistics from ISSB which is useful for our qualitative analysis. 

Ashutosh Kumar JSW Steel Limited

 ISSB provides reliable trade data from which we benefit for our market analysis and helps us to understand the trends in the market. 

Arzu Cakir ENPAY Endustriyel Pazarlama v e Yatirim A.S.

 I cannot express my gratitude for putting together such a great platform! 

Gianpiero Mattera OECD

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