Grain-oriented electrical strip trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in grain-oriented electrical strip was worth $757.2 million in 2024, about 293.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 46% 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 | $757.2M | 293.7K t |
| 2023 | $991.1M | 333.5K t |
| 2022 | $959.5M | 363.8K t |
| 2021 | $730.9M | 357.6K t |
| 2020 | $482.3M | 293.2K t |
| 2019 | $514.2M | 261.5K t |
| 2018 | $570.2M | 272.9K t |
| 2017 | $517.7M | 261.7K t |
Top grain-oriented electrical strip exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 14% of world exports, followed by Japan and Germany. The top three supply 39% between them, out of 55 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $103.4M | 14% |
| Japan | $99.9M | 13% |
| Germany | $88.3M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $78.9M | 10% |
| France | $71.9M | 9.5% |
| United States | $43.6M | 5.8% |
| Austria | $36.0M | 4.8% |
| Malaysia | $29.8M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $24.2M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $22.4M | 3% |
| Canada | $22.3M | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $20.8M | 2.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Spain is the biggest buyer with 8% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Poland. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 23% across 101 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $59.9M | 7.9% |
| United States | $58.6M | 7.7% |
| Poland | $53.1M | 7% |
| Canada | $46.1M | 6.1% |
| China | $43.6M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $42.0M | 5.6% |
| Ireland | $37.1M | 4.9% |
| Hungary | $31.7M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $28.9M | 3.8% |
| Lebanon | $24.1M | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $24.0M | 3.2% |
| Australia | $17.5M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.58 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $4.28 per kg and Malaysia $0.90 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 7226.11: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of silicon-electrical steel, grain-oriented. HS 7226 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most grain-oriented electrical strip?
China exported $103.4 million in 2024, 14% of the world total, followed by Japan (13%) and Germany (12%). In all, 55 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most grain-oriented electrical strip?
Spain imported $59.9 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of the United States (8%) and Poland (7%). The top three importers together take 23%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in grain-oriented electrical strip?
It was worth $757.2 million in 2024, about 293.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 46% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $991.1 million. 55 countries reported exports and 101 reported imports.
What is the average price of grain-oriented electrical strip per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.58 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $4.28 per kg and Malaysia $0.90 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 grain-oriented electrical strip?
The HS code for grain-oriented electrical strip is subheading 7226.11, 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 7226 page.
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