Hot-rolled alloy steel strip trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in hot-rolled alloy steel strip was worth $817.3 million in 2024, about 619.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 18% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $817.3M | 619.8K t |
| 2023 | $851.0M | 557.4K t |
| 2022 | $995.1M | 574.9K t |
| 2021 | $885.5M | 609.9K t |
| 2020 | $583.2M | 590.7K t |
| 2019 | $683.1M | 544.9K t |
| 2018 | $790.9M | 590.1K t |
| 2017 | $694.8M | 596.5K t |
Top hot-rolled alloy steel strip exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (26%), the United States (14%) and Austria (11%). 70 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 51%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $208.8M | 26% |
| United States | $114.2M | 14% |
| Austria | $92.8M | 11% |
| China | $76.3M | 9.3% |
| Japan | $53.8M | 6.6% |
| Sweden | $50.4M | 6.2% |
| Slovakia | $49.2M | 6% |
| Czech Republic | $23.8M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $23.2M | 2.8% |
| France | $22.7M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $14.9M | 1.8% |
| Canada | $14.4M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (12%), Canada (12%) and the Czech Republic (12%). 143 countries imported it, and the top three take 36% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $97.3M | 12% |
| Canada | $97.1M | 12% |
| Czech Republic | $95.8M | 12% |
| Switzerland | $50.3M | 6.2% |
| Italy | $39.1M | 4.8% |
| Poland | $37.3M | 4.6% |
| China | $33.3M | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $32.4M | 4% |
| United States | $31.4M | 3.8% |
| France | $26.3M | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $24.2M | 3% |
| Austria | $21.8M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $1.70 per kg and Slovakia $0.98 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 7226.91: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, (excluding silicon-electrical or high speed steel), hot-rolled. HS 7226 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most hot-rolled alloy steel strip?
Germany exported $208.8 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by the United States (14%) and Austria (11%). In all, 70 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most hot-rolled alloy steel strip?
Germany imported $97.3 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Canada (12%) and the Czech Republic (12%). The top three importers together take 36%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in hot-rolled alloy steel strip?
It was worth $817.3 million in 2024, about 619.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 18% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $995.1 million. 70 countries reported exports and 143 reported imports.
What is the average price of hot-rolled alloy steel strip per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $1.70 per kg and Slovakia $0.98 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 hot-rolled alloy steel strip?
The HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel strip is subheading 7226.91, 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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