Hot-rolled steel sheet thin trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in hot-rolled steel sheet thin was worth $698.6 million in 2024, about 912.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017, and down 12% 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 | $698.6M | 912.7K t |
| 2023 | $797.9M | 964.3K t |
| 2022 | $904.2M | 892.2K t |
| 2021 | $798.4M | 791.1K t |
| 2020 | $530.8M | 846.4K t |
| 2019 | $576.2M | 858.1K t |
| 2018 | $647.3M | 918.7K t |
| 2017 | $548.9M | 847.2K t |
Top hot-rolled steel sheet thin exporting countries
Exports are led by Kazakhstan (21%), China (17%) and Italy (5%). 98 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 43%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $146.8M | 21% |
| China | $121.3M | 17% |
| Italy | $31.8M | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $30.4M | 4.4% |
| Russia | $29.5M | 4.2% |
| Canada | $28.0M | 4% |
| United States | $25.0M | 3.6% |
| Slovakia | $24.8M | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $22.1M | 3.2% |
| Denmark | $21.7M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $21.4M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $17.6M | 2.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Russia (20%), France (7%) and the United States (4%). 189 countries imported it, and the top three take 31% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $137.8M | 20% |
| France | $47.7M | 6.8% |
| United States | $28.4M | 4.1% |
| Philippines | $27.0M | 3.9% |
| Latvia | $26.5M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $25.0M | 3.6% |
| Mexico | $22.8M | 3.3% |
| Iraq | $22.4M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $19.7M | 2.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $18.5M | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $17.4M | 2.5% |
| Egypt | $16.9M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.13 per kg and Kazakhstan $0.58 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 7208.54: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of less than 3mm. HS 7208 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most hot-rolled steel sheet thin?
Kazakhstan exported $146.8 million in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by China (17%) and Italy (5%). In all, 98 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most hot-rolled steel sheet thin?
Russia imported $137.8 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of France (7%) and the United States (4%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in hot-rolled steel sheet thin?
It was worth $698.6 million in 2024, about 912.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $904.2 million. 98 countries reported exports and 189 reported imports.
What is the average price of hot-rolled steel sheet thin per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.13 per kg and Kazakhstan $0.58 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thin?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thin is subheading 7208.54, 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.
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