Alloy steel bar (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in alloy steel bar (other) was worth $492.9 million in 2024, about 195.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017, and down 12% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $492.9M | 195.4K t |
| 2023 | $558.4M | 241.2K t |
| 2022 | $518.7M | 225.6K t |
| 2021 | $476.3M | 215.5K t |
| 2020 | $360.7M | 200.4K t |
| 2019 | $479.8M | 244.5K t |
| 2018 | $482.5M | 215.2K t |
| 2017 | $397.3M | 190.7K t |
Top alloy steel bar (other) exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (13%), China (13%) and Germany (9%). 103 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 36%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $66.5M | 14% |
| China | $62.5M | 13% |
| Germany | $46.7M | 9.5% |
| Japan | $36.5M | 7.4% |
| Taiwan | $36.0M | 7.3% |
| Romania | $31.7M | 6.4% |
| Italy | $23.6M | 4.8% |
| Poland | $20.0M | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $18.2M | 3.7% |
| Senegal | $16.0M | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $14.6M | 3% |
| South Korea | $14.4M | 2.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and India. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 194 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $45.9M | 9.3% |
| South Korea | $37.4M | 7.6% |
| India | $34.1M | 6.9% |
| Italy | $24.4M | 5% |
| Poland | $23.5M | 4.8% |
| Canada | $21.0M | 4.3% |
| France | $17.6M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $17.1M | 3.5% |
| United States | $16.6M | 3.4% |
| Guyana | $15.9M | 3.2% |
| China | $14.1M | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $10.6M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $8.70 per kg and Italy $2.33 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 7228.60: Steel, alloy: bars and rods n.e.c. in heading no. 7228. HS 7228 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most alloy steel bar (other)?
The United States exported $66.5 million in 2024, 13% of the world total, followed by China (13%) and Germany (9%). In all, 103 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most alloy steel bar (other)?
Germany imported $45.9 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (8%) and India (7%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in alloy steel bar (other)?
It was worth $492.9 million in 2024, about 195.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $558.4 million. 103 countries reported exports and 194 reported imports.
What is the average price of alloy steel bar (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $8.70 per kg and Italy $2.33 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for alloy steel bar (other)?
The HS code for alloy steel bar (other) is subheading 7228.60, in chapter 72 (iron and steel). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7228 page.
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