Cast iron cookware bare trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cast iron cookware bare was worth $400.4 million in 2024, about 108.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 64% since 2017, and up 14% 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 | $400.4M | 108.3K t |
| 2023 | $352.7M | 116.6K t |
| 2022 | $390.3M | 114.0K t |
| 2021 | $442.8M | 116.5K t |
| 2020 | $330.7M | 98.9K t |
| 2019 | $283.3M | 71.0K t |
| 2018 | $264.1M | 71.8K t |
| 2017 | $243.9M | 65.9K t |
Top cast iron cookware bare exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 74% of world exports, followed by the United States and India. The top three supply 81% between them, out of 145 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $294.5M | 74% |
| United States | $15.1M | 3.8% |
| India | $13.2M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $8.8M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $8.4M | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $7.5M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $6.7M | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $3.8M | 1% |
| Thailand | $3.6M | 0.9% |
| Colombia | $3.4M | 0.9% |
| Uzbekistan | $3.2M | 0.8% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (24%), Thailand (7%) and Germany (6%). 210 countries imported it, and the top three take 36% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $94.6M | 24% |
| Thailand | $26.7M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $22.9M | 5.7% |
| Vietnam | $18.6M | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14.4M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $13.8M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $12.0M | 3% |
| Singapore | $10.7M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $9.8M | 2.5% |
| Mexico | $8.5M | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.3M | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $8.0M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.70 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $13.08 per kg and the United States $3.25 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 7323.91: Cast iron: table, kitchen and other household articles and parts thereof, of cast iron, not enamelled. HS 7323 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cast iron cookware bare?
China exported $294.5 million in 2024, 74% of the world total, followed by the United States (4%) and India (3%). In all, 145 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cast iron cookware bare?
The United States imported $94.6 million in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of Thailand (7%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 36%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cast iron cookware bare?
It was worth $400.4 million in 2024, about 108.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 64% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $442.8 million. 145 countries reported exports and 210 reported imports.
What is the average price of cast iron cookware bare per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.70 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $13.08 per kg and the United States $3.25 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 cast iron cookware bare?
The HS code for cast iron cookware bare is subheading 7323.91, 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 7323 page.
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