Four-face rolled steel strip trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in four-face rolled steel strip was worth $188.5 million in 2024, about 219.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 6% since 2017, and down 24% 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 | $188.5M | 219.3K t |
| 2023 | $248.4M | 250.6K t |
| 2022 | $311.3M | 268.1K t |
| 2021 | $260.9M | 264.6K t |
| 2020 | $181.6M | 260.8K t |
| 2019 | $229.5M | 295.6K t |
| 2018 | $265.7M | 323.4K t |
| 2017 | $200.7M | 283.0K t |
Top four-face rolled steel strip exporting countries
Italy is the largest exporter with 19% of world exports, followed by the Czech Republic and France. The top three supply 46% between them, out of 63 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $35.6M | 19% |
| Czech Republic | $28.0M | 15% |
| France | $22.5M | 12% |
| Germany | $21.8M | 12% |
| Switzerland | $13.1M | 7% |
| Sweden | $12.5M | 6.6% |
| Poland | $12.0M | 6.4% |
| United States | $9.8M | 5.2% |
| Finland | $6.2M | 3.3% |
| China | $5.3M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $4.6M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $4.6M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 21% of world imports, ahead of Denmark and the Netherlands. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 41% across 147 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $40.4M | 21% |
| Denmark | $20.3M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $15.6M | 8.3% |
| France | $12.9M | 6.9% |
| Italy | $8.2M | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $7.4M | 3.9% |
| Mexico | $6.8M | 3.6% |
| Austria | $6.3M | 3.3% |
| Switzerland | $5.9M | 3.2% |
| Bulgaria | $5.8M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $5.6M | 3% |
| Slovakia | $5.4M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.03 per kg and France $0.68 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 7211.13: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, hot-rolled, rolled on four faces or in a closed box pass, of a width more than 150mm but less than 600mm, 4mm thick or more, not in coils, without patterns in relief. HS 7211 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most four-face rolled steel strip?
Italy exported $35.6 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by the Czech Republic (15%) and France (12%). In all, 63 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most four-face rolled steel strip?
Germany imported $40.4 million in 2024, 21% of world imports, ahead of Denmark (11%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three importers together take 41%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in four-face rolled steel strip?
It was worth $188.5 million in 2024, about 219.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $311.3 million. 63 countries reported exports and 147 reported imports.
What is the average price of four-face rolled steel strip per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.03 per kg and France $0.68 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 four-face rolled steel strip?
The HS code for four-face rolled steel strip is subheading 7211.13, 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 7211 page.
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