Non-rectangular steel bar trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in non-rectangular steel bar was worth $3.16 billion in 2024, about 4.01 million tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017, and down 17% 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 | $3.16B | 4.01M t |
| 2023 | $3.78B | 4.18M t |
| 2022 | $4.44B | 4.34M t |
| 2021 | $4.07B | 4.65M t |
| 2020 | $2.45B | 3.79M t |
| 2019 | $3.01B | 4.24M t |
| 2018 | $3.56B | 4.58M t |
| 2017 | $2.96B | 4.43M t |
Top non-rectangular steel bar exporting countries
Exports are led by China (19%), Italy (11%) and Japan (8%). 124 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 38%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $595.3M | 19% |
| Italy | $347.0M | 11% |
| Japan | $256.7M | 8.1% |
| Poland | $213.2M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $189.2M | 6% |
| South Korea | $156.1M | 5% |
| Turkey | $150.2M | 4.8% |
| United States | $137.0M | 4.3% |
| Russia | $129.4M | 4.1% |
| Bulgaria | $113.7M | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $98.4M | 3.1% |
| France | $72.5M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of Thailand and Mexico. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 22% across 213 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $303.2M | 9.6% |
| Thailand | $225.5M | 7.2% |
| Mexico | $156.4M | 5% |
| France | $143.4M | 4.5% |
| United States | $141.8M | 4.5% |
| Romania | $120.8M | 3.8% |
| Vietnam | $111.6M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $104.1M | 3.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $103.3M | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $91.0M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $88.1M | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $73.1M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.31 per kg and China $0.68 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 7214.99: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section. HS 7214 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most non-rectangular steel bar?
China exported $595.3 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by Italy (11%) and Japan (8%). In all, 124 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most non-rectangular steel bar?
Germany imported $303.2 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of Thailand (7%) and Mexico (5%). The top three importers together take 22%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in non-rectangular steel bar?
It was worth $3.16 billion in 2024, about 4.01 million tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $4.44 billion. 124 countries reported exports and 213 reported imports.
What is the average price of non-rectangular steel bar per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.31 per kg and China $0.68 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for non-rectangular steel bar?
The HS code for non-rectangular steel bar is subheading 7214.99, 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 7214 page.
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