High carbon steel bloom trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in high carbon steel bloom was worth $4.89 billion in 2024, about 7.76 million tonnes. That is an increase of 40% 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 | $4.89B | 7.76M t |
| 2023 | $5.05B | 7.90M t |
| 2022 | $5.49B | 6.51M t |
| 2021 | $6.07B | 8.91M t |
| 2020 | $3.82B | 8.55M t |
| 2019 | $5.03B | 10.48M t |
| 2018 | $5.27B | 8.66M t |
| 2017 | $3.50B | 7.08M t |
Top high carbon steel bloom exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by Indonesia and Russia. The top three supply 43% between them, out of 93 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $954.4M | 20% |
| Indonesia | $585.7M | 12% |
| Russia | $567.9M | 12% |
| Japan | $400.7M | 8.2% |
| Brazil | $331.7M | 6.8% |
| Ukraine | $306.2M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $241.6M | 5% |
| Vietnam | $237.3M | 4.9% |
| Oman | $197.6M | 4% |
| Kazakhstan | $138.1M | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $89.6M | 1.8% |
| India | $72.3M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The Philippines is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of Taiwan and Indonesia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 38% across 170 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $735.7M | 15% |
| Taiwan | $606.1M | 12% |
| Indonesia | $499.7M | 10% |
| Egypt | $344.8M | 7.1% |
| Colombia | $313.7M | 6.4% |
| Dominican Republic | $297.2M | 6.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $215.4M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $145.2M | 3% |
| France | $116.5M | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $107.7M | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $106.6M | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $104.7M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $0.89 per kg and Ukraine $0.49 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 7207.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon. HS 7207 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most high carbon steel bloom?
China exported $954.4 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by Indonesia (12%) and Russia (12%). In all, 93 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most high carbon steel bloom?
The Philippines imported $735.7 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Taiwan (12%) and Indonesia (10%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in high carbon steel bloom?
It was worth $4.89 billion in 2024, about 7.76 million tonnes. That is an increase of 40% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $6.07 billion. 93 countries reported exports and 170 reported imports.
What is the average price of high carbon steel bloom per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $0.89 per kg and Ukraine $0.49 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 high carbon steel bloom?
The HS code for high carbon steel bloom is subheading 7207.20, 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 7207 page.
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