Cold-rolled steel coil thin trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cold-rolled steel coil thin was worth $1.99 billion in 2024, about 2.49 million tonnes. That is a fall of 22% since 2017, and up 11% 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 | $1.99B | 2.49M t |
| 2023 | $1.78B | 2.10M t |
| 2022 | $2.76B | 2.53M t |
| 2021 | $3.21B | 3.44M t |
| 2020 | $1.81B | 2.92M t |
| 2019 | $2.38B | 3.60M t |
| 2018 | $2.69B | 3.76M t |
| 2017 | $2.56B | 4.03M t |
Top cold-rolled steel coil thin exporting countries
Exports are led by China (24%), Japan (15%) and Taiwan (13%). 76 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 53%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $483.0M | 24% |
| Japan | $298.0M | 15% |
| Taiwan | $267.3M | 14% |
| South Korea | $182.4M | 9.2% |
| Turkey | $113.0M | 5.7% |
| Canada | $80.8M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $66.9M | 3.4% |
| Mexico | $64.3M | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $55.4M | 2.8% |
| Vietnam | $53.7M | 2.7% |
| Australia | $48.9M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $46.5M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (20%), Indonesia (10%) and Malaysia (6%). 145 countries imported it, and the top three take 36% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $401.6M | 20% |
| Indonesia | $208.3M | 11% |
| Malaysia | $113.9M | 5.7% |
| Mexico | $84.6M | 4.3% |
| Japan | $77.5M | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $72.8M | 3.7% |
| Philippines | $64.9M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $56.8M | 2.9% |
| Vietnam | $55.1M | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $52.4M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $52.4M | 2.6% |
| Costa Rica | $51.6M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $1.27 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 7209.18: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm. HS 7209 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cold-rolled steel coil thin?
China exported $483.0 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by Japan (15%) and Taiwan (13%). In all, 76 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cold-rolled steel coil thin?
The United States imported $401.6 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia (10%) and Malaysia (6%). 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 steel coil thin?
It was worth $1.99 billion in 2024, about 2.49 million tonnes. That is a fall of 22% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $3.21 billion. 76 countries reported exports and 145 reported imports.
What is the average price of cold-rolled steel coil thin per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $1.27 per kg and China $0.70 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 thin?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel coil thin is subheading 7209.18, 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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