Free-cutting cold-formed bar trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in free-cutting cold-formed bar was worth $686.7 million in 2024, about 532.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 9% since 2017, and down 12% 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 | $686.7M | 532.1K t |
| 2023 | $782.1M | 563.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.01B | 673.3K t |
| 2021 | $989.6M | 734.4K t |
| 2020 | $619.7M | 579.1K t |
| 2019 | $773.5M | 666.0K t |
| 2018 | $946.5M | 778.4K t |
| 2017 | $752.7M | 740.5K t |
Top free-cutting cold-formed bar exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 22% of world exports, followed by Italy and Switzerland. The top three supply 50% between them, out of 82 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $149.6M | 22% |
| Italy | $131.3M | 19% |
| Switzerland | $61.9M | 9% |
| Spain | $51.5M | 7.5% |
| Canada | $45.6M | 6.6% |
| China | $37.0M | 5.4% |
| France | $36.4M | 5.3% |
| Czech Republic | $29.0M | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $23.1M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $16.5M | 2.4% |
| United States | $16.4M | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $15.1M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of France and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 35% across 162 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $92.1M | 13% |
| France | $73.3M | 11% |
| United States | $72.5M | 11% |
| Poland | $38.4M | 5.6% |
| Mexico | $34.8M | 5.1% |
| China | $30.0M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $22.7M | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $22.5M | 3.3% |
| Vietnam | $20.1M | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $19.2M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $18.6M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $18.1M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $2.49 per kg and the Czech Republic $1.01 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 7215.10: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, of free-cutting steel, cold-formed or cold-finished, n.e.c. in chapter 72. HS 7215 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most free-cutting cold-formed bar?
Germany exported $149.6 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by Italy (19%) and Switzerland (9%). In all, 82 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most free-cutting cold-formed bar?
Germany imported $92.1 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of France (11%) and the United States (11%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in free-cutting cold-formed bar?
It was worth $686.7 million in 2024, about 532.1 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 9% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.01 billion. 82 countries reported exports and 162 reported imports.
What is the average price of free-cutting cold-formed bar per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $2.49 per kg and the Czech Republic $1.01 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 free-cutting cold-formed bar?
The HS code for free-cutting cold-formed bar is subheading 7215.10, 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 7215 page.
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