Low carbon round steel bloom trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in low carbon round steel bloom was worth $3.06 billion in 2024, about 3.06 million tonnes. That is a fall of 8% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $3.06B | 3.06M t |
| 2023 | $3.12B | 4.12M t |
| 2022 | $4.17B | 5.20M t |
| 2021 | $4.11B | 5.53M t |
| 2020 | $3.21B | 5.81M t |
| 2019 | $3.00B | 6.58M t |
| 2018 | $3.77B | 6.34M t |
| 2017 | $3.32B | 7.20M t |
Top low carbon round steel bloom exporting countries
Exports are led by Russia (21%), Oman (20%) and China (11%). 92 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 52%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $638.9M | 21% |
| Oman | $602.1M | 20% |
| China | $341.8M | 11% |
| Romania | $253.1M | 8.3% |
| India | $233.5M | 7.6% |
| Indonesia | $180.0M | 5.9% |
| South Africa | $134.2M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $118.1M | 3.9% |
| Ukraine | $95.6M | 3.1% |
| Vietnam | $68.5M | 2.2% |
| Iran | $49.3M | 1.6% |
| Croatia | $32.2M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Egypt is the biggest buyer with 25% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 51% across 154 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $777.2M | 25% |
| Indonesia | $425.4M | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $362.6M | 12% |
| United States | $246.9M | 8.1% |
| Taiwan | $171.4M | 5.6% |
| Tunisia | $160.9M | 5.3% |
| Guatemala | $104.5M | 3.4% |
| Nepal | $88.2M | 2.9% |
| India | $88.2M | 2.9% |
| Romania | $58.9M | 1.9% |
| Tanzania | $58.1M | 1.9% |
| Canada | $53.1M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Russia averaged $761.19 per kg and South Africa $0.52 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 7207.19: Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, other than rectangular or square cross-section. HS 7207 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most low carbon round steel bloom?
Russia exported $638.9 million in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by Oman (20%) and China (11%). In all, 92 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most low carbon round steel bloom?
Egypt imported $777.2 million in 2024, 25% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia (14%) and Saudi Arabia (12%). The top three importers together take 51%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in low carbon round steel bloom?
It was worth $3.06 billion in 2024, about 3.06 million tonnes. That is a fall of 8% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $4.17 billion. 92 countries reported exports and 154 reported imports.
What is the average price of low carbon round steel bloom per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Russia averaged $761.19 per kg and South Africa $0.52 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 low carbon round steel bloom?
The HS code for low carbon round steel bloom is subheading 7207.19, 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 7207 page.
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