From July 2026, revised UK steel import quota arrangements will come into effect, with direct implications for buyers and manufacturers sourcing stainless bar from European mills. For businesses that have not yet reviewed their supply chain in light of these changes, the window to act is narrowing. How the quota system works The UK operates a tariff rate quota system for steel imports. Within quota, material enters at a standard tariff rate. Once a quota is exhausted for a gi

As our name suggests, Offshore Stainless is known for stainless, Duplex and Super Duplex bar, but we also stock and supply a full range of nickel alloy cold drawn round bars for demanding service conditions. Our core range covers cold drawn round bar and we also supply key grades in hex, square and flat in nickel alloy C22 and C276 grades. Stainless and Duplex grades cover a lot of applications, but there are environments where nickel alloys are the practical choice. If you’r

As part of a wider stock review at Offshore Stainless we’re releasing a limited selection of overstock lines at reduced rates, including cold drawn bar and 1.4003 stainless steel sheet. It’s all good usable stock. We’re moving it on to make room for new material ranges and to keep investing in the equipment and systems that improve service and availability. Quantities are limited and allocation is first-come first-served. If you’ve got work coming up and these lines fit your