ISSB

High quality data and expert insight into the global metals market

​About ISSB
More than 40 years of experience in steel statistics

ISSB (International Steel Statistics Bureau) 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.

We have lived and breathed statistics on the metals industry. Prior to its 1988 privatisation, the ISSB team was a core part of the British Steel Corporation's statistics department. 

We are now known as ISSB and the statistics department has transformed into an independent body that serves the metals, steel, financial and business sectors today.


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 Trade Enquiry System gives clients the latest import and export tonnes and prices back to 2019. The extensive online database offers accurate and up to date statistical information for 131 countries at 6-, 8- and 10-digit tariff code level, 78 for 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.

Products

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 131 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.

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. Please allow up to 24-48hrs notice, thank you.Read More

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

Data News

EU finished steel imports from third countries jump 20.35%

In October, European consumers significantly increased imports of finished steel products ahead of the next phase of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), set to take effect in 2026.

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Turkey's finished steel exports gain 17.8% in October

4 December 2025: Turkey’s exports of finished steel products climbed 17.8% year on year in October, reaching 1.2 million tonnes (Mt), supported by robust demand from

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China's semis exports gain 156.6% in October y-o-y

21 November 2025: Semis exports from China in the first ten months of 2025 surged by 156.6% year-on-year, to 11.9 million tonnes (Mt), but in October softened by 4.4% on the year, to 1.2 Mt. Tighter tax regulations in China drove prices up during the summer period and stemmed buying activity in some markets.

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Türkiye's semis imports fall, finished steel trade remains strong

6 November 2025: Rising prices in China since end-June and higher demand for Turkish finished steel products encouraged producers to increase scrap imports in September by 17.7% year-on-year, to 1.7 Mt, while semi-finished deliveries fell for the first time in the past year.

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China’s semis exports rise by 41.76% in September

23 October 2025: Suppliers of finished and semi-finished steel from China continued expanding their presence in the international markets due to competitive pricing. In September, their overseas shipments gained 3.07% and 41.76%, compared to the same month in 2024, reaching 10.5 million tonnes (Mt) and 1.5 Mt, respectively.

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Türkiye’s finished steel exports gain 5.65% in August

2 October 2025: In August, Turkish suppliers increased finished steel shipments to overseas markets by 5.6%, to 1.37 million tonnes (Mt).

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What our clients say

 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

 We rely on accurate and timely data to track patterns and changes in trade flows through international markets. ISSB has been invaluable in this regard. Their global trade database is easy to use. It saves me time by bringing together data from a wide range of sources. The database receives regular performance updates making it an increasingly powerful tool. I now save even more time by scheduling queries. This means I know I always have the latest available data when updating my reports. The team at ISSB have been great to work with. Their support is prompt and helpful whenever I’ve had questions or needed assistance. 

Jon Carruthers-Green MEPS International

 We have been using ISSB for many years. We find their quarterly statistics very useful and a great tool to have in the current trading environment. We would recommend ISSB services to anyone wanting to collect more data about imports and exports of steel products. 

Nathalie Phillips Stemcor Distribution Limited

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