Cold-rolled steel coil trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cold-rolled steel coil was worth $5.92 billion in 2024, about 7.34 million tonnes. That is a fall of 2% 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 | $5.92B | 7.34M t |
| 2023 | $6.03B | 7.03M t |
| 2022 | $6.72B | 6.61M t |
| 2021 | $7.88B | 8.34M t |
| 2020 | $4.03B | 6.54M t |
| 2019 | $5.03B | 7.48M t |
| 2018 | $5.96B | 8.25M t |
| 2017 | $6.02B | 9.07M t |
Top cold-rolled steel coil exporting countries
Exports are led by China (17%), South Korea (16%) and Japan (8%). 81 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 42%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.00B | 17% |
| South Korea | $968.8M | 16% |
| Japan | $487.1M | 8.2% |
| Belgium | $432.3M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $399.7M | 6.8% |
| Taiwan | $314.3M | 5.3% |
| United States | $309.4M | 5.2% |
| Canada | $217.0M | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $198.7M | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $184.6M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $163.4M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $129.4M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Mexico is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 23% across 162 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $555.0M | 9.4% |
| United States | $422.5M | 7.1% |
| Germany | $363.5M | 6.1% |
| Spain | $305.2M | 5.2% |
| Poland | $295.0M | 5% |
| Belgium | $273.9M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $262.6M | 4.4% |
| Japan | $260.1M | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $224.0M | 3.8% |
| Canada | $184.3M | 3.1% |
| Czech Republic | $176.2M | 3% |
| Thailand | $165.4M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.23 per kg and China $0.69 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 7209.16: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm. HS 7209 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cold-rolled steel coil?
China exported $1.00 billion in 2024, 17% of the world total, followed by South Korea (16%) and Japan (8%). In all, 81 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cold-rolled steel coil?
Mexico imported $555.0 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of the United States (7%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 23%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cold-rolled steel coil?
It was worth $5.92 billion in 2024, about 7.34 million tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $7.88 billion. 81 countries reported exports and 162 reported imports.
What is the average price of cold-rolled steel coil per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.23 per kg and China $0.69 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 steel coil?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel coil is subheading 7209.16, 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 7209 page.
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