Other coated steel strip trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in other coated steel strip was worth $849.1 million in 2024, about 589.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 2% since 2017, and down 16% 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 | $849.1M | 589.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.01B | 494.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.00B | 769.3K t |
| 2021 | $883.1M | 511.2K t |
| 2020 | $656.3M | 615.2K t |
| 2019 | $808.9M | 541.8K t |
| 2018 | $891.9M | 457.1K t |
| 2017 | $829.2M | 641.4K t |
Top other coated steel strip exporting countries
Exports are led by China (24%), Germany (15%) and South Korea (13%). 85 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 52%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $202.7M | 24% |
| Germany | $130.2M | 15% |
| South Korea | $107.9M | 13% |
| Vietnam | $62.1M | 7.3% |
| United States | $61.9M | 7.3% |
| Japan | $55.7M | 6.6% |
| Belgium | $47.4M | 5.6% |
| Malaysia | $20.0M | 2.4% |
| Denmark | $19.5M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $18.7M | 2.2% |
| France | $15.4M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $11.4M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Indonesia (17%), China (13%) and India (6%). 162 countries imported it, and the top three take 35% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $142.2M | 17% |
| China | $111.5M | 13% |
| India | $47.1M | 5.6% |
| France | $47.1M | 5.6% |
| Malaysia | $45.0M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $35.0M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $33.3M | 3.9% |
| United States | $31.0M | 3.7% |
| Canada | $27.0M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $26.0M | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $24.6M | 2.9% |
| Australia | $22.9M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $3.06 per kg and Vietnam $0.80 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 7212.50: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated, (excluding tin, zinc or plastic). HS 7212 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most other coated steel strip?
China exported $202.7 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by Germany (15%) and South Korea (13%). In all, 85 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most other coated steel strip?
Indonesia imported $142.2 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of China (13%) and India (6%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in other coated steel strip?
It was worth $849.1 million in 2024, about 589.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.01 billion. 85 countries reported exports and 162 reported imports.
What is the average price of other coated steel strip per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $3.06 per kg and Vietnam $0.80 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 other coated steel strip?
The HS code for other coated steel strip is subheading 7212.50, 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 7212 page.
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