Carbon steel line pipe trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in carbon steel line pipe was worth $1.71 billion in 2024, about 1.15 million tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017, and down 7% 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 | $1.71B | 1.15M t |
| 2023 | $1.85B | 1.38M t |
| 2022 | $1.87B | 1.15M t |
| 2021 | $1.31B | 985.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.30B | 1.05M t |
| 2019 | $1.54B | 1.33M t |
| 2018 | $2.11B | 1.57M t |
| 2017 | $1.76B | 1.77M t |
Top carbon steel line pipe exporting countries
Exports are led by South Korea (21%), Germany (17%) and China (17%). 105 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 55%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $361.4M | 21% |
| Germany | $290.9M | 17% |
| China | $286.7M | 17% |
| Turkey | $98.1M | 5.7% |
| Japan | $86.4M | 5% |
| Poland | $66.7M | 3.9% |
| Greece | $56.0M | 3.3% |
| India | $50.5M | 3% |
| Italy | $50.0M | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $39.2M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $39.1M | 2.3% |
| United States | $37.2M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 28% of world imports, ahead of Norway and Italy. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 43% across 185 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $472.5M | 28% |
| Norway | $146.3M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $125.1M | 7.3% |
| Malaysia | $119.0M | 7% |
| Egypt | $68.8M | 4% |
| Australia | $56.0M | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $38.1M | 2.2% |
| Mongolia | $35.7M | 2.1% |
| Vietnam | $32.5M | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $32.2M | 1.9% |
| Canada | $30.1M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $25.0M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $4.94 per kg and South Korea $1.04 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 7306.19: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (other than of stainless steel or seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73. HS 7306 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most carbon steel line pipe?
South Korea exported $361.4 million in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by Germany (17%) and China (17%). In all, 105 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most carbon steel line pipe?
The United States imported $472.5 million in 2024, 28% of world imports, ahead of Norway (9%) and Italy (7%). The top three importers together take 43%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in carbon steel line pipe?
It was worth $1.71 billion in 2024, about 1.15 million tonnes. That is a fall of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $2.11 billion. 105 countries reported exports and 185 reported imports.
What is the average price of carbon steel line pipe per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $4.94 per kg and South Korea $1.04 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for carbon steel line pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel line pipe is subheading 7306.19, in chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7306 page.
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