Cold-rolled alloy steel sheet trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cold-rolled alloy steel sheet was worth $3.83 billion in 2024, about 3.99 million tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $3.83B | 3.99M t |
| 2023 | $3.92B | 3.92M t |
| 2022 | $4.40B | 3.95M t |
| 2021 | $4.15B | 4.24M t |
| 2020 | $2.34B | 3.08M t |
| 2019 | $3.08B | 3.91M t |
| 2018 | $3.48B | 4.27M t |
| 2017 | $3.27B | 4.16M t |
Top cold-rolled alloy steel sheet exporting countries
Exports are led by Japan (32%), South Korea (14%) and China (9%). 64 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 55%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.23B | 32% |
| South Korea | $532.1M | 14% |
| China | $330.8M | 8.6% |
| United States | $273.7M | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $268.9M | 7% |
| Sweden | $216.3M | 5.7% |
| Belgium | $199.1M | 5.2% |
| Austria | $178.5M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $167.8M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $88.8M | 2.3% |
| France | $70.7M | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $52.0M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Mexico is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 36% across 143 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $612.4M | 16% |
| Indonesia | $482.5M | 13% |
| China | $265.4M | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $216.3M | 5.7% |
| United States | $209.0M | 5.5% |
| Colombia | $201.6M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $184.4M | 4.8% |
| Thailand | $184.2M | 4.8% |
| India | $165.0M | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $149.6M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $132.5M | 3.5% |
| France | $116.9M | 3.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.41 per kg and China $0.70 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 7225.50: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled. HS 7225 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cold-rolled alloy steel sheet?
Japan exported $1.23 billion in 2024, 32% of the world total, followed by South Korea (14%) and China (9%). In all, 64 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cold-rolled alloy steel sheet?
Mexico imported $612.4 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia (13%) and China (7%). 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 cold-rolled alloy steel sheet?
It was worth $3.83 billion in 2024, about 3.99 million tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $4.40 billion. 64 countries reported exports and 143 reported imports.
What is the average price of cold-rolled alloy steel sheet per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.41 per kg and China $0.70 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-rolled alloy steel sheet?
The HS code for cold-rolled alloy steel sheet is subheading 7225.50, 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 7225 page.
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