Hot rolling mills trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in hot rolling mills was worth $859.0 million in 2024, about 96.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 68% 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
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $859.0M | 96.8K t |
| 2023 | $765.8M | 108.1K t |
| 2022 | $757.2M | 82.7K t |
| 2021 | $539.4M | 182.4K t |
| 2020 | $570.8M | 115.7K t |
| 2019 | $642.1M | 77.8K t |
| 2018 | $762.6M | 82.8K t |
| 2017 | $511.7M | 165.7K t |
Top hot rolling mills exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 29% of world exports, followed by South Korea and Italy. The top three supply 63% between them, out of 65 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $246.7M | 29% |
| South Korea | $162.9M | 19% |
| Italy | $133.0M | 16% |
| Germany | $102.3M | 12% |
| India | $39.4M | 4.6% |
| Finland | $34.6M | 4% |
| Malaysia | $29.6M | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $17.7M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $14.8M | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $11.3M | 1.3% |
| France | $7.3M | 0.9% |
| Romania | $7.3M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (25%), India (14%) and Uzbekistan (6%). 146 countries imported it, and the top three take 46% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $217.4M | 25% |
| India | $120.0M | 14% |
| Uzbekistan | $54.5M | 6.3% |
| Uganda | $41.5M | 4.8% |
| China | $37.3M | 4.3% |
| Mexico | $33.7M | 3.9% |
| Hungary | $29.1M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $27.4M | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $26.3M | 3.1% |
| Oman | $22.3M | 2.6% |
| Kenya | $21.1M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $16.4M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $8.87 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Finland averaged $66.47 per kg and Vietnam $3.19 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 8455.21: Metal-rolling mills: hot or combination hot and cold rolling mills. HS 8455 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most hot rolling mills?
China exported $246.7 million in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by South Korea (19%) and Italy (15%). In all, 65 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most hot rolling mills?
The United States imported $217.4 million in 2024, 25% of world imports, ahead of India (14%) and Uzbekistan (6%). The top three importers together take 46%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in hot rolling mills?
It was worth $859.0 million in 2024, about 96.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 68% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 65 countries reported exports and 146 reported imports.
What is the average price of hot rolling mills per kg?
The world average declared value was about $8.87 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Finland averaged $66.47 per kg and Vietnam $3.19 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 hot rolling mills?
The HS code for hot rolling mills is subheading 8455.21, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8455 page.
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