Cold rolling mills trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cold rolling mills was worth $859.9 million in 2024, about 105.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 105% since 2017, and up 26% 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 | $859.9M | 105.3K t |
| 2023 | $682.7M | 95.5K t |
| 2022 | $498.4M | 58.0K t |
| 2021 | $455.1M | 55.9K t |
| 2020 | $408.1M | 57.8K t |
| 2019 | $567.3M | 64.7K t |
| 2018 | $469.3M | 44.8K t |
| 2017 | $419.6M | 37.6K t |
Top cold rolling mills exporting countries
Exports are led by China (44%), Germany (16%) and Italy (9%). 74 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 70%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $380.5M | 44% |
| Germany | $141.9M | 17% |
| Italy | $78.5M | 9.1% |
| Malaysia | $50.8M | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $47.5M | 5.5% |
| Japan | $18.4M | 2.1% |
| France | $17.4M | 2% |
| India | $16.1M | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $15.3M | 1.8% |
| New Zealand | $14.2M | 1.7% |
| United States | $12.3M | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $11.5M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are India (24%), the United States (15%) and Turkey (7%). 178 countries imported it, and the top three take 47% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $207.5M | 24% |
| United States | $132.7M | 15% |
| Turkey | $60.5M | 7% |
| Mexico | $42.4M | 4.9% |
| Russia | $41.1M | 4.8% |
| Vietnam | $30.0M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $29.7M | 3.5% |
| China | $25.4M | 3% |
| Indonesia | $20.3M | 2.4% |
| Romania | $14.8M | 1.7% |
| Australia | $13.4M | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12.1M | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $8.17 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $29.43 per kg and Japan $3.93 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 8455.22: Metal-rolling mills: cold. HS 8455 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cold rolling mills?
China exported $380.5 million in 2024, 44% of the world total, followed by Germany (16%) and Italy (9%). In all, 74 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cold rolling mills?
India imported $207.5 million in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of the United States (15%) and Turkey (7%). The top three importers together take 47%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cold rolling mills?
It was worth $859.9 million in 2024, about 105.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 105% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 74 countries reported exports and 178 reported imports.
What is the average price of cold rolling mills per kg?
The world average declared value was about $8.17 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $29.43 per kg and Japan $3.93 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 rolling mills?
The HS code for cold rolling mills is subheading 8455.22, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8455 page.
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