Cold-formed steel bar trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cold-formed steel bar was worth $1.16 billion in 2024, about 940.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 26% since 2017, and down 16% 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 | $1.16B | 940.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.38B | 994.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.72B | 1.16M t |
| 2021 | $1.59B | 1.32M t |
| 2020 | $976.3M | 1.03M t |
| 2019 | $1.21B | 1.15M t |
| 2018 | $1.55B | 1.37M t |
| 2017 | $1.56B | 1.60M t |
Top cold-formed steel bar exporting countries
Italy is the largest exporter with 24% of world exports, followed by Germany and Spain. The top three supply 42% between them, out of 100 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $274.6M | 24% |
| Germany | $119.0M | 10% |
| Spain | $89.8M | 7.8% |
| Czech Republic | $82.1M | 7.1% |
| Turkey | $68.0M | 5.9% |
| United States | $62.5M | 5.4% |
| China | $56.6M | 4.9% |
| Poland | $46.4M | 4% |
| France | $33.9M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $28.4M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $26.0M | 2.3% |
| India | $23.9M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of Poland and Mexico. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 196 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $188.3M | 16% |
| Poland | $96.5M | 8.3% |
| Mexico | $91.4M | 7.9% |
| France | $67.5M | 5.8% |
| United States | $64.9M | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $45.2M | 3.9% |
| Canada | $40.9M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $32.3M | 2.8% |
| Austria | $30.4M | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $27.3M | 2.4% |
| China | $26.3M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $25.1M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.76 per kg and Turkey $0.88 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 7215.50: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, cold-formed or cold-finished, (not free-cutting). HS 7215 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cold-formed steel bar?
Italy exported $274.6 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by Germany (10%) and Spain (8%). In all, 100 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cold-formed steel bar?
Germany imported $188.3 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of Poland (8%) and Mexico (8%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cold-formed steel bar?
It was worth $1.16 billion in 2024, about 940.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 26% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.72 billion. 100 countries reported exports and 196 reported imports.
What is the average price of cold-formed steel bar per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.76 per kg and Turkey $0.88 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 cold-formed steel bar?
The HS code for cold-formed steel bar is subheading 7215.50, in chapter 72 (iron and steel). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7215 page.
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