Grain-oriented electrical sheet trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in grain-oriented electrical sheet was worth $3.27 billion in 2024, about 1.47 million tonnes. That is an increase of 49% since 2017, and down 21% 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 | $3.27B | 1.47M t |
| 2023 | $4.12B | 1.35M t |
| 2022 | $4.20B | 1.37M t |
| 2021 | $2.57B | 1.30M t |
| 2020 | $1.90B | 1.27M t |
| 2019 | $2.15B | 1.27M t |
| 2018 | $2.41B | 1.38M t |
| 2017 | $2.19B | 1.32M t |
Top grain-oriented electrical sheet exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 36% of world exports, followed by Japan and Germany. The top three supply 73% between them, out of 47 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.17B | 36% |
| Japan | $959.4M | 29% |
| Germany | $238.7M | 7.3% |
| Russia | $223.9M | 6.9% |
| South Korea | $194.0M | 5.9% |
| Poland | $114.2M | 3.5% |
| United States | $103.1M | 3.2% |
| France | $77.5M | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $68.0M | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $19.8M | 0.6% |
| Austria | $17.5M | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12.5M | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of Mexico and Turkey. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 39% across 81 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $596.1M | 18% |
| Mexico | $356.8M | 11% |
| Turkey | $314.8M | 9.6% |
| Italy | $300.9M | 9.2% |
| Canada | $254.2M | 7.8% |
| Brazil | $132.5M | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $108.6M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $100.0M | 3.1% |
| Austria | $91.5M | 2.8% |
| United States | $90.4M | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $67.8M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $64.0M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.22 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $4.05 per kg and Russia $1.42 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 7225.11: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, of silicon-electrical steel, grain-oriented. HS 7225 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most grain-oriented electrical sheet?
China exported $1.17 billion in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by Japan (29%) and Germany (7%). In all, 47 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most grain-oriented electrical sheet?
India imported $596.1 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (11%) and Turkey (10%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in grain-oriented electrical sheet?
It was worth $3.27 billion in 2024, about 1.47 million tonnes. That is an increase of 49% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $4.20 billion. 47 countries reported exports and 81 reported imports.
What is the average price of grain-oriented electrical sheet per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.22 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $4.05 per kg and Russia $1.42 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 grain-oriented electrical sheet?
The HS code for grain-oriented electrical sheet is subheading 7225.11, 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 7225 page.
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