Hot-rolled steel strip thin trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in hot-rolled steel strip thin was worth $1.51 billion in 2024, about 1.61 million tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $1.51B | 1.61M t |
| 2023 | $1.67B | 1.57M t |
| 2022 | $2.00B | 1.60M t |
| 2021 | $2.01B | 1.91M t |
| 2020 | $1.13B | 1.62M t |
| 2019 | $1.28B | 1.65M t |
| 2018 | $1.68B | 2.10M t |
| 2017 | $1.52B | 2.03M t |
Top hot-rolled steel strip thin exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by China and Italy. The top three supply 39% between them, out of 99 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $301.5M | 20% |
| China | $153.6M | 10% |
| Italy | $142.4M | 9.4% |
| United States | $130.2M | 8.6% |
| Hungary | $104.0M | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $86.4M | 5.7% |
| Austria | $77.7M | 5.1% |
| Canada | $71.6M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $70.2M | 4.6% |
| Slovakia | $68.2M | 4.5% |
| Mexico | $58.8M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $30.9M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (11%), the United States (9%) and Austria (9%). 189 countries imported it, and the top three take 29% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $168.2M | 11% |
| United States | $132.7M | 8.8% |
| Austria | $131.2M | 8.7% |
| Poland | $130.6M | 8.6% |
| Czech Republic | $126.6M | 8.4% |
| Canada | $102.7M | 6.8% |
| France | $96.9M | 6.4% |
| Vietnam | $68.4M | 4.5% |
| Iraq | $50.1M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $36.9M | 2.4% |
| Slovakia | $34.0M | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $29.3M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.20 per kg and China $0.63 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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The shipment records behind Hot-rolled steel strip thin (HS 7211.19) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 7211.19: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, less than 4.75mm thick, excluding those of item no. 7211.13. HS 7211 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most hot-rolled steel strip thin?
Germany exported $301.5 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by China (10%) and Italy (9%). In all, 99 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most hot-rolled steel strip thin?
Germany imported $168.2 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of the United States (9%) and Austria (9%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in hot-rolled steel strip thin?
It was worth $1.51 billion in 2024, about 1.61 million tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $2.01 billion. 99 countries reported exports and 189 reported imports.
What is the average price of hot-rolled steel strip thin per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.20 per kg and China $0.63 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 strip thin?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel strip thin is subheading 7211.19, 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 7211 page.
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