Cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip was worth $871.4 million in 2024, about 519.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017, and down 6% 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 | $871.4M | 519.6K t |
| 2023 | $930.2M | 497.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.10B | 548.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.02B | 570.5K t |
| 2020 | $671.1M | 451.5K t |
| 2019 | $795.8M | 566.4K t |
| 2018 | $925.6M | 572.0K t |
| 2017 | $843.6M | 602.0K t |
Top cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 32% of world exports, followed by South Korea and Italy. The top three supply 53% between them, out of 88 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $282.4M | 32% |
| South Korea | $100.0M | 12% |
| Italy | $79.7M | 9.2% |
| China | $69.1M | 7.9% |
| United States | $63.0M | 7.2% |
| Taiwan | $39.7M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $35.6M | 4.1% |
| Japan | $24.2M | 2.8% |
| Austria | $23.2M | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $22.9M | 2.6% |
| India | $21.2M | 2.4% |
| France | $20.6M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
France is the biggest buyer with 7% of world imports, ahead of Thailand and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 19% across 161 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $61.2M | 7% |
| Thailand | $58.0M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $49.3M | 5.7% |
| Canada | $39.8M | 4.6% |
| Japan | $39.6M | 4.6% |
| Mexico | $39.4M | 4.5% |
| United States | $37.4M | 4.3% |
| China | $36.3M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $36.0M | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $35.2M | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $35.0M | 4% |
| Vietnam | $32.0M | 3.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $2.81 per kg and China $1.05 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 7211.29: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, cold-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon. HS 7211 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip?
Germany exported $282.4 million in 2024, 32% of the world total, followed by South Korea (11%) and Italy (9%). In all, 88 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip?
France imported $61.2 million in 2024, 7% of world imports, ahead of Thailand (7%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 19%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip?
It was worth $871.4 million in 2024, about 519.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 3% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.10 billion. 88 countries reported exports and 161 reported imports.
What is the average price of cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $2.81 per kg and China $1.05 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-rolled high-carbon steel strip?
The HS code for cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip is subheading 7211.29, 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 7211 page.
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