Cast iron pipes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cast iron pipes was worth $1.72 billion in 2024, about 1.39 million tonnes. That is an increase of 35% 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 | $1.72B | 1.39M t |
| 2023 | $1.92B | 1.39M t |
| 2022 | $2.08B | 1.50M t |
| 2021 | $1.79B | 1.62M t |
| 2020 | $1.48B | 1.37M t |
| 2019 | $1.63B | 1.49M t |
| 2018 | $1.63B | 1.47M t |
| 2017 | $1.27B | 1.23M t |
Top cast iron pipes exporting countries
Exports are led by China (31%), France (14%) and India (10%). 121 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 55%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $527.4M | 31% |
| France | $248.6M | 14% |
| India | $170.9M | 9.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $124.6M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $112.5M | 6.5% |
| Spain | $93.9M | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $72.1M | 4.2% |
| Austria | $46.7M | 2.7% |
| United States | $46.2M | 2.7% |
| Philippines | $36.6M | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $29.2M | 1.7% |
| Italy | $20.1M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Italy (8%), Indonesia (5%) and Kuwait (5%). 206 countries imported it, and the top three take 18% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $133.3M | 7.7% |
| Indonesia | $87.9M | 5.1% |
| Kuwait | $80.7M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $74.5M | 4.3% |
| France | $74.3M | 4.3% |
| United States | $63.1M | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $55.7M | 3.2% |
| Egypt | $52.6M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $50.1M | 2.9% |
| Iraq | $49.7M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $46.6M | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $43.1M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $2.06 per kg and India $0.91 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 7303: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of cast iron. HS 7303 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cast iron pipes?
China exported $527.4 million in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by France (14%) and India (10%). In all, 121 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cast iron pipes?
Italy imported $133.3 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia (5%) and Kuwait (5%). The top three importers together take 18%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cast iron pipes?
It was worth $1.72 billion in 2024, about 1.39 million tonnes. That is an increase of 35% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.08 billion. 121 countries reported exports and 206 reported imports.
What is the average price of cast iron pipes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $2.06 per kg and India $0.91 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 cast iron pipes?
The HS code for cast iron pipes is heading 7303, in chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 7303 page.
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