Cold-rolled steel sheet trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cold-rolled steel sheet was worth $472.9 million in 2024, about 497.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 24% since 2017, and down 15% 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 | $472.9M | 497.1K t |
| 2023 | $553.7M | 555.6K t |
| 2022 | $722.5M | 561.8K t |
| 2021 | $890.2M | 756.0K t |
| 2020 | $480.6M | 666.7K t |
| 2019 | $575.3M | 767.6K t |
| 2018 | $678.6M | 823.9K t |
| 2017 | $625.3M | 817.4K t |
Top cold-rolled steel sheet exporting countries
Italy is the largest exporter with 11% of world exports, followed by Germany and China. The top three supply 32% between them, out of 80 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $52.6M | 11% |
| Germany | $49.4M | 11% |
| China | $48.4M | 10% |
| United States | $32.3M | 6.8% |
| Hungary | $28.0M | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $25.0M | 5.3% |
| Slovakia | $23.5M | 5% |
| Belgium | $21.1M | 4.5% |
| Austria | $20.9M | 4.4% |
| Serbia | $15.7M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $15.3M | 3.2% |
| Canada | $14.9M | 3.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 168 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $43.6M | 9.2% |
| Slovakia | $35.6M | 7.5% |
| Czech Republic | $35.5M | 7.5% |
| Hungary | $25.7M | 5.4% |
| Mexico | $24.8M | 5.2% |
| France | $22.2M | 4.7% |
| Austria | $15.4M | 3.3% |
| United States | $15.1M | 3.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $14.8M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $13.3M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $12.7M | 2.7% |
| Romania | $12.6M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hungary averaged $2.45 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 7209.26: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not 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 sheet?
Italy exported $52.6 million in 2024, 11% of the world total, followed by Germany (10%) and China (10%). In all, 80 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cold-rolled steel sheet?
Germany imported $43.6 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of Slovakia (8%) and the Czech Republic (8%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cold-rolled steel sheet?
It was worth $472.9 million in 2024, about 497.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 24% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $890.2 million. 80 countries reported exports and 168 reported imports.
What is the average price of cold-rolled steel sheet per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Hungary averaged $2.45 per kg and China $0.70 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel sheet?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel sheet is subheading 7209.26, 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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