Alloy steel strips trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in alloy steel strips was worth $4.38 billion in 2024, about 2.19 million tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017, and down 11% 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 | $4.38B | 2.19M t |
| 2023 | $4.92B | 2.22M t |
| 2022 | $5.16B | 2.30M t |
| 2021 | $4.35B | 2.39M t |
| 2020 | $3.09B | 2.15M t |
| 2019 | $3.59B | 2.24M t |
| 2018 | $3.99B | 2.29M t |
| 2017 | $3.51B | 2.15M t |
Top alloy steel strips exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by China and France. The top three supply 44% between them, out of 105 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $867.3M | 20% |
| China | $536.6M | 12% |
| France | $518.6M | 12% |
| Austria | $421.7M | 9.6% |
| United States | $397.0M | 9.1% |
| Japan | $336.5M | 7.7% |
| Slovakia | $177.7M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $120.5M | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $106.0M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $105.6M | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $97.4M | 2.2% |
| Canada | $73.1M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of Canada and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 197 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $459.7M | 11% |
| Canada | $290.4M | 6.6% |
| China | $281.3M | 6.4% |
| United States | $261.9M | 6% |
| Czech Republic | $250.6M | 5.7% |
| Poland | $239.3M | 5.5% |
| India | $200.0M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $184.2M | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $164.1M | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $163.5M | 3.7% |
| France | $155.1M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $150.9M | 3.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $4.43 per kg and Slovakia $1.22 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: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mm. HS 7226 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most alloy steel strips?
Germany exported $867.3 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by China (12%) and France (12%). In all, 105 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most alloy steel strips?
Germany imported $459.7 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Canada (7%) and China (6%). 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 strips?
It was worth $4.38 billion in 2024, about 2.19 million tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $5.16 billion. 105 countries reported exports and 197 reported imports.
What is the average price of alloy steel strips per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $4.43 per kg and Slovakia $1.22 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for alloy steel strips?
The HS code for alloy steel strips is heading 7226, in chapter 72 (iron and steel). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 7226 page.
How can I find alloy steel strips buyers and suppliers?
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