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

ISSB provides monthly, quarterly or annual cumulative reports detailing import and export trade data. The extensive online database offers accurate and up to date statistical information  at 6-, 8- and 10-digit tariff code level, 78 for which we have data back to the 1980s. 

As far as products are concerned, traditionally we have been able to offer trade in steel for chapters 72 and selected product in chapter 73. We are now able to offer a full range of chapter product; chapter 26 (all ores), chapter 27 (mineral fuels & oils), chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals), chapter 74 (copper articles), chapter 75 (nickel articles), chapter 76 (aluminium articles), chapter 78 (lead articles), chapter 79 (zinc articles), chapter 80 (tin articles), chapter 81 (other base metals), chapter 83 (miscellaneous articles of base metals) and chapter 86 (railway/ tramway locomotives).

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, steel and other base metals, plus more items, with historical data back to 2019. 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.

Here, we have demonstrated some examples of how the Trade Enquiry System works, and how you can book a tutorial with us.

ISSB Trade Enquiry System: How to search data

This video gives a short insight into how ISSB's Trade Enquiry System helps businesses select and monitor metals trade data

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The Trade Enquiry System is user-friendly and searchable by source country, flow, market country, 6-, 8-, 10-digit tariff code, port data (please contact us for more information), tonnes and value (GBP, EUR, USD). 

We give you the ability to view monthly import and export data, enabling you to visualise market changes to have a better understanding of the movement of steel and other base metals around the world.

ISSB Trade Enquiry System: what does the data look like?

This video gives an example of how the data provided by the Trade Enquiry System could be used

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See how you can select trade flow data, from imports and exports, and explore by individual countries, regions, or worldwide datasets

The data selection can be customised by market countries, viewing each country separately or by region, or include ports.

The metals trade report can then be further personalised with product level selection at a 6-digit level, or even further for advanced users. Following this, you can identify market trends by splitting the results by year, quarter or month depending on which international trade flows you need to analyse, and by tonnes and value.

ISSB Trade Enquiry System: convenience of the dataset

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Once you have chosen your dataset, you can download it at your convenience in an Excel file format.
Statistics download: a sample
Check out this sample of Hot Rolled Wide Strip statistics to see how it looks.

Trade Enquiry System Tutorial

ISSB offers a complimentary 30 minute online call with a member of our team to discuss how to use the trade enquiry system, and the data we have available to you.Read More

  • Category: Business
  • Service Duration: 30 Minutes
  • Location:Microsoft Teams Link
  • Price:Free
 

Statistics reports samples

UK Imports of Metals & Ores by Type

UK Imports of Metals & Ores by Type

With our service, you can access detailed statistics and analysis on the types of metals and ores being imported into the UK, helping you make informed business decisions.

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UK Imports of Metals & Ores by Origin

UK Imports of Metals & Ores by Origin

We provide reliable and up-to-date statistics on the UK's imports of metals and ores, categorised by their respective source countries.

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