Narrow steel strips trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in narrow steel strips was worth $4.66 billion in 2024, about 4.18 million tonnes. That is a fall of 6% 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 | $4.66B | 4.18M t |
| 2023 | $5.32B | 4.23M t |
| 2022 | $6.31B | 4.45M t |
| 2021 | $6.04B | 4.95M t |
| 2020 | $3.76B | 4.23M t |
| 2019 | $4.42B | 4.72M t |
| 2018 | $5.50B | 5.53M t |
| 2017 | $4.98B | 5.41M t |
Top narrow steel strips exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (23%), Italy (11%) and the United States (9%). 125 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 42%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.07B | 23% |
| Italy | $503.4M | 11% |
| United States | $397.4M | 8.5% |
| China | $388.0M | 8.3% |
| Canada | $218.2M | 4.7% |
| Austria | $216.9M | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $166.9M | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $161.2M | 3.5% |
| Slovakia | $157.9M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $124.1M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $116.6M | 2.5% |
| Hungary | $113.9M | 2.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of the United States and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 206 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $470.0M | 10% |
| United States | $341.6M | 7.3% |
| France | $322.9M | 6.9% |
| Poland | $295.5M | 6.3% |
| Austria | $282.3M | 6.1% |
| Czech Republic | $276.5M | 5.9% |
| Canada | $233.6M | 5% |
| Mexico | $212.7M | 4.6% |
| Vietnam | $140.7M | 3% |
| Italy | $111.2M | 2.4% |
| Slovakia | $110.7M | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $110.4M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $1.53 per kg and China $0.76 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 7211: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, not clad, plated or coated. HS 7211 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most narrow steel strips?
Germany exported $1.07 billion in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by Italy (11%) and the United States (9%). In all, 125 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most narrow steel strips?
Germany imported $470.0 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of the United States (7%) and France (7%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in narrow steel strips?
It was worth $4.66 billion in 2024, about 4.18 million tonnes. That is a fall of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $6.31 billion. 125 countries reported exports and 206 reported imports.
What is the average price of narrow steel strips per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $1.53 per kg and China $0.76 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for narrow steel strips?
The HS code for narrow steel strips is heading 7211, in chapter 72 (iron and steel). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 7211 page.
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