Hot-rolled steel coil thick trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in hot-rolled steel coil thick was worth $3.06 billion in 2024, about 4.78 million tonnes. That is an increase of 120% since 2017, and up 12% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.06B | 4.78M t |
| 2023 | $2.74B | 4.00M t |
| 2022 | $2.90B | 3.39M t |
| 2021 | $1.78B | 2.05M t |
| 2020 | $1.25B | 2.49M t |
| 2019 | $1.52B | 2.59M t |
| 2018 | $1.65B | 2.46M t |
| 2017 | $1.39B | 2.36M t |
Top hot-rolled steel coil thick exporting countries
Exports are led by China (36%), Kazakhstan (11%) and Turkey (9%). 69 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 56%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.11B | 36% |
| Kazakhstan | $322.3M | 11% |
| Turkey | $284.5M | 9.3% |
| South Korea | $259.2M | 8.5% |
| Germany | $221.0M | 7.2% |
| France | $120.6M | 4% |
| Japan | $115.0M | 3.8% |
| India | $74.3M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $63.9M | 2.1% |
| Vietnam | $56.9M | 1.9% |
| Canada | $47.5M | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $46.0M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Saudi Arabia is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of Russia and Italy. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 157 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $396.6M | 13% |
| Russia | $319.7M | 11% |
| Italy | $257.2M | 8.4% |
| India | $195.9M | 6.4% |
| Vietnam | $180.0M | 5.9% |
| Spain | $118.9M | 3.9% |
| Greece | $103.7M | 3.4% |
| United States | $96.7M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $95.3M | 3.1% |
| Algeria | $92.3M | 3% |
| Egypt | $90.3M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $82.0M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $0.80 per kg and China $0.57 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.
Related product types
Who is behind these numbers in this market?
The shipment records behind Hot-rolled steel coil thick (HS 7208.36) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
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 7208.36: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 10mm. HS 7208 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most hot-rolled steel coil thick?
China exported $1.11 billion in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by Kazakhstan (11%) and Turkey (9%). In all, 69 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most hot-rolled steel coil thick?
Saudi Arabia imported $396.6 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Russia (10%) and Italy (8%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in hot-rolled steel coil thick?
It was worth $3.06 billion in 2024, about 4.78 million tonnes. That is an increase of 120% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 69 countries reported exports and 157 reported imports.
What is the average price of hot-rolled steel coil thick per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $0.80 per kg and China $0.57 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 steel coil thick?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coil thick is subheading 7208.36, 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 7208 page.
How can I find hot-rolled steel coil thick buyers and suppliers?
EximDataX shows the importers and exporters of hot-rolled steel coil thick by name, from shipment-level customs records updated weekly. Ask for a live look at the markets you sell to.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.