Non-grain-oriented electrical sheet trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in non-grain-oriented electrical sheet was worth $2.53 billion in 2024, about 2.44 million tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017, and down 15% 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 | $2.53B | 2.44M t |
| 2023 | $2.98B | 2.43M t |
| 2022 | $4.05B | 2.86M t |
| 2021 | $3.24B | 2.80M t |
| 2020 | $1.63B | 2.10M t |
| 2019 | $2.03B | 2.46M t |
| 2018 | $2.57B | 2.88M t |
| 2017 | $2.30B | 2.95M t |
Top non-grain-oriented electrical sheet exporting countries
Exports are led by China (26%), South Korea (18%) and Germany (14%). 62 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 58%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $646.4M | 26% |
| South Korea | $467.9M | 19% |
| Germany | $345.1M | 14% |
| Taiwan | $341.6M | 14% |
| Japan | $269.0M | 11% |
| Austria | $85.9M | 3.4% |
| Russia | $54.6M | 2.2% |
| Vietnam | $46.2M | 1.8% |
| France | $43.6M | 1.7% |
| Poland | $34.3M | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $34.2M | 1.4% |
| Slovakia | $32.5M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are India (16%), Mexico (12%) and Italy (12%). 120 countries imported it, and the top three take 40% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $395.6M | 16% |
| Mexico | $315.8M | 13% |
| Italy | $310.0M | 12% |
| France | $192.3M | 7.6% |
| Thailand | $144.5M | 5.7% |
| China | $123.4M | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $107.2M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $92.0M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $86.0M | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | $75.1M | 3% |
| Vietnam | $73.3M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $66.7M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $1.53 per kg and Russia $0.88 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 7225.19: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, of silicon-electrical steel, (other than grain-oriented). HS 7225 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most non-grain-oriented electrical sheet?
China exported $646.4 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by South Korea (18%) and Germany (14%). In all, 62 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most non-grain-oriented electrical sheet?
India imported $395.6 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (12%) and Italy (12%). The top three importers together take 40%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in non-grain-oriented electrical sheet?
It was worth $2.53 billion in 2024, about 2.44 million tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $4.05 billion. 62 countries reported exports and 120 reported imports.
What is the average price of non-grain-oriented electrical sheet per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $1.53 per kg and Russia $0.88 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 non-grain-oriented electrical sheet?
The HS code for non-grain-oriented electrical sheet is subheading 7225.19, 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 7225 page.
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