Forged steel angle trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in forged steel angle was worth $226.6 million in 2024, about 126.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 26% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $226.6M | 126.3K t |
| 2023 | $233.1M | 110.5K t |
| 2022 | $292.5M | 141.5K t |
| 2021 | $238.8M | 137.2K t |
| 2020 | $158.6M | 99.3K t |
| 2019 | $198.0M | 300.7K t |
| 2018 | $224.4M | 189.5K t |
| 2017 | $180.0M | 123.6K t |
Top forged steel angle exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 15% of world exports, followed by Germany and Russia. The top three supply 40% between them, out of 100 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $33.6M | 15% |
| Germany | $32.1M | 14% |
| Russia | $24.9M | 11% |
| Italy | $24.7M | 11% |
| Turkey | $9.3M | 4.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $8.7M | 3.8% |
| South Africa | $6.5M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $6.4M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $6.2M | 2.7% |
| France | $5.9M | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.0M | 2.2% |
| India | $4.9M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Taiwan (13%), France (8%) and Germany (7%). 195 countries imported it, and the top three take 28% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $29.1M | 13% |
| France | $18.3M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $16.5M | 7.3% |
| Indonesia | $14.4M | 6.4% |
| United States | $14.2M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $8.0M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $6.9M | 3% |
| Austria | $6.6M | 2.9% |
| China | $5.6M | 2.5% |
| Costa Rica | $5.0M | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $5.0M | 2.2% |
| Maldives | $4.9M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.79 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $3.22 per kg and South Africa $0.98 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 7216.69: Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, cold-formed or cold-finished, (not obtained from flat-rolled products). HS 7216 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most forged steel angle?
China exported $33.6 million in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by Germany (14%) and Russia (11%). In all, 100 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most forged steel angle?
Taiwan imported $29.1 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of France (8%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in forged steel angle?
It was worth $226.6 million in 2024, about 126.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 26% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $292.5 million. 100 countries reported exports and 195 reported imports.
What is the average price of forged steel angle per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.79 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $3.22 per kg and South Africa $0.98 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 forged steel angle?
The HS code for forged steel angle is subheading 7216.69, 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 7216 page.
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