Cold-formed steel profile trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cold-formed steel profile was worth $1.26 billion in 2024, about 824.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017, and down 5% 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 | $1.26B | 824.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.33B | 796.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.57B | 836.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.51B | 889.4K t |
| 2020 | $967.3M | 792.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.07B | 822.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.16B | 847.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.01B | 841.8K t |
Top cold-formed steel profile exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 16% of world exports, followed by Poland and Italy. The top three supply 37% between them, out of 110 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $204.2M | 16% |
| Poland | $134.3M | 11% |
| Italy | $122.8M | 9.8% |
| Belgium | $99.6M | 7.9% |
| Mexico | $72.4M | 5.7% |
| Austria | $67.1M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $64.2M | 5.1% |
| China | $53.8M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $38.8M | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $33.0M | 2.6% |
| Slovakia | $32.0M | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $31.8M | 2.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
France is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of Germany and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 35% across 191 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $173.5M | 14% |
| Germany | $157.3M | 13% |
| United States | $109.5M | 8.7% |
| Czech Republic | $54.5M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $53.7M | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $47.9M | 3.8% |
| Austria | $45.4M | 3.6% |
| Romania | $40.4M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $38.0M | 3% |
| Italy | $36.9M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $33.0M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $31.1M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $2.12 per kg and Mexico $1.07 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 7216.61: Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, cold-formed or cold-finished, obtained from flat-rolled products. HS 7216 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cold-formed steel profile?
Germany exported $204.2 million in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by Poland (11%) and Italy (10%). In all, 110 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cold-formed steel profile?
France imported $173.5 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Germany (12%) and the United States (9%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cold-formed steel profile?
It was worth $1.26 billion in 2024, about 824.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 25% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.57 billion. 110 countries reported exports and 191 reported imports.
What is the average price of cold-formed steel profile per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $2.12 per kg and Mexico $1.07 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for cold-formed steel profile?
The HS code for cold-formed steel profile is subheading 7216.61, 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 7216 page.
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