Cold-drawn alloy steel tube trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cold-drawn alloy steel tube was worth $652.7 million in 2024, about 217.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $652.7M | 217.0K t |
| 2023 | $648.6M | 189.3K t |
| 2022 | $735.9M | 219.9K t |
| 2021 | $673.5M | 203.5K t |
| 2020 | $489.4M | 178.1K t |
| 2019 | $599.7M | 201.5K t |
| 2018 | $712.5M | 226.3K t |
| 2017 | $586.8M | 218.5K t |
Top cold-drawn alloy steel tube exporting countries
Exports are led by China (27%), Germany (13%) and Austria (8%). 91 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 48%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $176.5M | 27% |
| Germany | $87.3M | 13% |
| Austria | $49.7M | 7.6% |
| Romania | $46.5M | 7.1% |
| France | $42.7M | 6.5% |
| Japan | $40.9M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $31.7M | 4.9% |
| United States | $29.1M | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $27.7M | 4.3% |
| Sweden | $22.1M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $11.0M | 1.7% |
| Canada | $10.9M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (8%), Saudi Arabia (7%) and the United States (7%). 175 countries imported it, and the top three take 22% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $51.4M | 7.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $45.1M | 6.9% |
| United States | $44.3M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $40.9M | 6.3% |
| Canada | $33.7M | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $24.4M | 3.7% |
| India | $24.0M | 3.7% |
| Taiwan | $23.6M | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $20.7M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $19.2M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $17.9M | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $17.7M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $8.31 per kg and China $2.14 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 7304.51: Steel, alloy (not stainless steel): seamless, cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section. HS 7304 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cold-drawn alloy steel tube?
China exported $176.5 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Germany (13%) and Austria (8%). In all, 91 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cold-drawn alloy steel tube?
China imported $51.4 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of Saudi Arabia (7%) and the United States (7%). The top three importers together take 22%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cold-drawn alloy steel tube?
It was worth $652.7 million in 2024, about 217.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $735.9 million. 91 countries reported exports and 175 reported imports.
What is the average price of cold-drawn alloy steel tube per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $8.31 per kg and China $2.14 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 cold-drawn alloy steel tube?
The HS code for cold-drawn alloy steel tube is subheading 7304.51, 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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