Carbon steel seamless casing trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in carbon steel seamless casing was worth $6.87 billion in 2024, about 3.63 million tonnes. That is an increase of 23% since 2017, and down 25% 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 | $6.87B | 3.63M t |
| 2023 | $9.20B | 4.38M t |
| 2022 | $7.74B | 4.07M t |
| 2021 | $4.62B | 3.20M t |
| 2020 | $4.53B | 2.90M t |
| 2019 | $6.61B | 4.46M t |
| 2018 | $6.92B | 4.67M t |
| 2017 | $5.59B | 4.26M t |
Top carbon steel seamless casing exporting countries
Exports are led by China (28%), Mexico (13%) and Japan (11%). 109 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 51%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.91B | 28% |
| Mexico | $859.2M | 13% |
| Japan | $736.3M | 11% |
| Brazil | $621.7M | 9.1% |
| Austria | $432.1M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $353.2M | 5.1% |
| Argentina | $243.2M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $197.7M | 2.9% |
| United States | $176.4M | 2.6% |
| Russia | $138.3M | 2% |
| Romania | $136.0M | 2% |
| Indonesia | $132.3M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of Saudi Arabia and Canada. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 31% across 184 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.18B | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $468.6M | 6.8% |
| Canada | $452.3M | 6.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $363.2M | 5.3% |
| Oman | $348.8M | 5.1% |
| Kuwait | $346.0M | 5% |
| Norway | $265.9M | 3.9% |
| Indonesia | $230.3M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $201.8M | 2.9% |
| Iraq | $189.1M | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $184.6M | 2.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $144.2M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $2.51 per kg and China $1.35 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 7304.29: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas. HS 7304 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most carbon steel seamless casing?
China exported $1.91 billion in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by Mexico (13%) and Japan (11%). In all, 109 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most carbon steel seamless casing?
The United States imported $1.18 billion in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Saudi Arabia (7%) and Canada (7%). 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 carbon steel seamless casing?
It was worth $6.87 billion in 2024, about 3.63 million tonnes. That is an increase of 23% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $9.20 billion. 109 countries reported exports and 184 reported imports.
What is the average price of carbon steel seamless casing per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $2.51 per kg and China $1.35 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 carbon steel seamless casing?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless casing is subheading 7304.29, 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 7304 page.
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