Alloy steel strip (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in alloy steel strip (other) was worth $993.9 million in 2024, about 545.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 51% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $993.9M | 545.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.03B | 508.5K t |
| 2022 | $944.1M | 487.7K t |
| 2021 | $844.5M | 509.8K t |
| 2020 | $653.2M | 443.3K t |
| 2019 | $723.4M | 463.8K t |
| 2018 | $749.7M | 435.4K t |
| 2017 | $657.9M | 383.5K t |
Top alloy steel strip (other) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 21% of world exports, followed by Germany and Austria. The top three supply 47% between them, out of 82 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $209.2M | 21% |
| Germany | $140.6M | 14% |
| Austria | $114.1M | 12% |
| United States | $101.4M | 10% |
| Slovakia | $81.2M | 8.2% |
| Japan | $59.2M | 6% |
| France | $40.3M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $33.6M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $31.0M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $30.1M | 3% |
| South Korea | $18.6M | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $18.4M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of Germany and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 31% across 183 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $138.8M | 14% |
| Germany | $89.7M | 9% |
| United States | $82.7M | 8.3% |
| Canada | $63.4M | 6.4% |
| Czech Republic | $62.6M | 6.3% |
| Poland | $45.0M | 4.5% |
| Mexico | $41.5M | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $38.2M | 3.8% |
| Austria | $37.2M | 3.7% |
| China | $36.5M | 3.7% |
| France | $36.4M | 3.7% |
| Sweden | $28.6M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $2.91 per kg and Slovakia $1.38 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 7226.99: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, n.e.c. in item no. 7226.9. HS 7226 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most alloy steel strip (other)?
China exported $209.2 million in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by Germany (14%) and Austria (11%). In all, 82 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most alloy steel strip (other)?
India imported $138.8 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and the United States (8%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in alloy steel strip (other)?
It was worth $993.9 million in 2024, about 545.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 51% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.03 billion. 82 countries reported exports and 183 reported imports.
What is the average price of alloy steel strip (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $2.91 per kg and Slovakia $1.38 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 strip (other)?
The HS code for alloy steel strip (other) is subheading 7226.99, 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 7226 page.
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