Longitudinally welded large pipe trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in longitudinally welded large pipe was worth $1.73 billion in 2024, about 767.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 63% since 2017, and up 23% 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 | $1.73B | 767.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.40B | 724.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.05B | 520.8K t |
| 2021 | $849.1M | 513.9K t |
| 2020 | $959.4M | 626.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.07B | 665.2K t |
| 2018 | $944.8M | 712.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.06B | 751.4K t |
Top longitudinally welded large pipe exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (39%), South Korea (13%) and China (12%). 77 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 64%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $675.3M | 39% |
| South Korea | $226.0M | 13% |
| China | $201.7M | 12% |
| Russia | $147.7M | 8.6% |
| Indonesia | $126.4M | 7.3% |
| Italy | $39.7M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $33.3M | 1.9% |
| United States | $33.3M | 1.9% |
| India | $28.8M | 1.7% |
| Mexico | $20.8M | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $20.7M | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $18.2M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (24%), Australia (6%) and the United Kingdom (6%). 156 countries imported it, and the top three take 36% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $415.0M | 24% |
| Australia | $110.0M | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $105.1M | 6.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $85.7M | 5% |
| Canada | $81.2M | 4.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $72.8M | 4.2% |
| Norway | $65.1M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $62.4M | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $62.2M | 3.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $46.9M | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $44.7M | 2.6% |
| Oman | $40.7M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.25 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Indonesia averaged $11.64 per kg and Russia $1.17 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 7305.31: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes (other than line pipe or casing of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines), longitudinally welded, having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm, (not seamless). HS 7305 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most longitudinally welded large pipe?
Germany exported $675.3 million in 2024, 39% of the world total, followed by South Korea (13%) and China (12%). In all, 77 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most longitudinally welded large pipe?
The United States imported $415.0 million in 2024, 24% of world imports, ahead of Australia (6%) and the United Kingdom (6%). 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 longitudinally welded large pipe?
It was worth $1.73 billion in 2024, about 767.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 63% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 77 countries reported exports and 156 reported imports.
What is the average price of longitudinally welded large pipe per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.25 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Indonesia averaged $11.64 per kg and Russia $1.17 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 longitudinally welded large pipe?
The HS code for longitudinally welded large pipe is subheading 7305.31, in chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7305 page.
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