Cold-rolled steel coil thick trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cold-rolled steel coil thick was worth $496.6 million in 2024, about 594.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 18% 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 | $496.6M | 594.7K t |
| 2023 | $530.2M | 657.8K t |
| 2022 | $545.1M | 565.9K t |
| 2021 | $640.5M | 629.3K t |
| 2020 | $388.4M | 606.8K t |
| 2019 | $321.1M | 400.0K t |
| 2018 | $354.4M | 418.0K t |
| 2017 | $419.2M | 577.3K t |
Top cold-rolled steel coil thick exporting countries
Kazakhstan is the largest exporter with 43% of world exports, followed by China and Belgium. The top three supply 58% between them, out of 71 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $215.6M | 43% |
| China | $38.7M | 7.8% |
| Belgium | $35.0M | 7.1% |
| Italy | $32.5M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $23.9M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $23.9M | 4.8% |
| Austria | $20.7M | 4.2% |
| India | $14.3M | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $13.2M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $12.1M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $10.2M | 2.1% |
| Canada | $6.3M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Russia (42%), Poland (7%) and France (4%). 146 countries imported it, and the top three take 53% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $208.5M | 42% |
| Poland | $32.6M | 6.6% |
| France | $21.6M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $20.4M | 4.1% |
| Spain | $17.6M | 3.6% |
| Hungary | $14.8M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $14.1M | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $12.9M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $11.9M | 2.4% |
| Philippines | $11.8M | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $11.4M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $10.7M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $3.35 per kg and Kazakhstan $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 7209.15: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more. HS 7209 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cold-rolled steel coil thick?
Kazakhstan exported $215.6 million in 2024, 43% of the world total, followed by China (8%) and Belgium (7%). In all, 71 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cold-rolled steel coil thick?
Russia imported $208.5 million in 2024, 42% of world imports, ahead of Poland (7%) and France (4%). The top three importers together take 53%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cold-rolled steel coil thick?
It was worth $496.6 million in 2024, about 594.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 18% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $640.5 million. 71 countries reported exports and 146 reported imports.
What is the average price of cold-rolled steel coil thick per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $3.35 per kg and Kazakhstan $0.70 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 steel coil thick?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel coil thick is subheading 7209.15, 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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