Cold-rolled alloy steel strip trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cold-rolled alloy steel strip was worth $1.10 billion in 2024, about 322.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 0% 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 | $1.10B | 322.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.11B | 374.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.27B | 390.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.09B | 386.7K t |
| 2020 | $881.0M | 355.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.07B | 454.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.23B | 513.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.09B | 449.9K t |
Top cold-rolled alloy steel strip exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by France and the United States. The top three supply 64% between them, out of 64 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $302.7M | 28% |
| France | $298.1M | 27% |
| United States | $103.8M | 9.5% |
| Austria | $97.2M | 8.9% |
| Japan | $92.7M | 8.5% |
| China | $39.1M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $25.5M | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $19.2M | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $17.5M | 1.6% |
| Italy | $17.2M | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $13.4M | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $10.9M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 38% across 136 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $153.4M | 14% |
| South Korea | $133.5M | 12% |
| Germany | $131.5M | 12% |
| United States | $78.9M | 7.2% |
| Mexico | $71.3M | 6.5% |
| Canada | $51.0M | 4.7% |
| Poland | $45.8M | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $42.8M | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $40.2M | 3.7% |
| Czech Republic | $33.0M | 3% |
| France | $24.4M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $20.8M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.40 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $18.21 per kg and China $1.38 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 7226.92: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, (excluding silicon-electrical or high speed steel), cold-rolled. HS 7226 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cold-rolled alloy steel strip?
Germany exported $302.7 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by France (27%) and the United States (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 strip?
China imported $153.4 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (12%) and Germany (12%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cold-rolled alloy steel strip?
It was worth $1.10 billion in 2024, about 322.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 0% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.27 billion. 64 countries reported exports and 136 reported imports.
What is the average price of cold-rolled alloy steel strip per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.40 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $18.21 per kg and China $1.38 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-rolled alloy steel strip?
The HS code for cold-rolled alloy steel strip is subheading 7226.92, 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 7226 page.
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