Other steel strips trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in other steel strips was worth $365.9 million in 2024, about 255.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 23% since 2017, and down 31% 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 | $365.9M | 255.3K t |
| 2023 | $529.3M | 321.0K t |
| 2022 | $520.8M | 306.9K t |
| 2021 | $514.0M | 325.4K t |
| 2020 | $335.4M | 267.3K t |
| 2019 | $389.8M | 326.3K t |
| 2018 | $495.0M | 376.3K t |
| 2017 | $476.2M | 366.8K t |
Top other steel strips exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (20%), China (15%) and the Czech Republic (7%). 96 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 43%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $72.6M | 20% |
| China | $56.6M | 16% |
| Czech Republic | $26.8M | 7.3% |
| United States | $26.0M | 7.1% |
| Slovakia | $25.0M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $16.1M | 4.4% |
| Greece | $16.0M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $14.3M | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $14.0M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $11.4M | 3.1% |
| Sweden | $11.1M | 3% |
| Austria | $9.3M | 2.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Poland is the biggest buyer with 7% of world imports, ahead of the Czech Republic and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 19% across 185 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $24.5M | 6.7% |
| Czech Republic | $24.0M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $21.8M | 6% |
| Austria | $21.7M | 5.9% |
| Thailand | $20.0M | 5.5% |
| Mexico | $17.7M | 4.8% |
| United States | $15.9M | 4.3% |
| France | $15.8M | 4.3% |
| Canada | $13.6M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $13.2M | 3.6% |
| Slovakia | $9.9M | 2.7% |
| Hungary | $9.6M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.43 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $2.07 per kg and China $0.82 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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The shipment records behind Other steel strips (HS 7211.90) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 7211.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, n.e.c. in heading no. 7211, width less than 600mm. HS 7211 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most other steel strips?
Germany exported $72.6 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by China (15%) and the Czech Republic (7%). In all, 96 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most other steel strips?
Poland imported $24.5 million in 2024, 7% of world imports, ahead of the Czech Republic (7%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 19%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in other steel strips?
It was worth $365.9 million in 2024, about 255.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 23% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $529.3 million. 96 countries reported exports and 185 reported imports.
What is the average price of other steel strips per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.43 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $2.07 per kg and China $0.82 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 steel strips?
The HS code for other steel strips is subheading 7211.90, 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 7211 page.
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