Plastic-coated steel sheet trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plastic-coated steel sheet was worth $13.99 billion in 2024, about 12.96 million tonnes. That is an increase of 33% since 2017, and up 8% 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 | $13.99B | 12.96M t |
| 2023 | $12.99B | 10.89M t |
| 2022 | $16.14B | 10.88M t |
| 2021 | $16.20B | 12.06M t |
| 2020 | $11.01B | 11.41M t |
| 2019 | $11.16B | 10.92M t |
| 2018 | $11.14B | 10.38M t |
| 2017 | $10.49B | 10.84M t |
Top plastic-coated steel sheet exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 36% of world exports, followed by South Korea and Belgium. The top three supply 54% between them, out of 126 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.97B | 36% |
| South Korea | $1.93B | 14% |
| Belgium | $664.4M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $640.5M | 4.6% |
| France | $603.4M | 4.3% |
| Taiwan | $462.4M | 3.3% |
| India | $453.3M | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $411.8M | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $407.9M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $389.8M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $303.9M | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $272.5M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (9%), Poland (7%) and Germany (4%). 209 countries imported it, and the top three take 20% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.23B | 8.8% |
| Poland | $983.3M | 7% |
| Germany | $577.8M | 4.1% |
| Romania | $482.1M | 3.5% |
| India | $470.3M | 3.4% |
| Thailand | $451.0M | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $410.4M | 2.9% |
| Russia | $374.3M | 2.7% |
| France | $294.5M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $283.9M | 2% |
| South Korea | $281.8M | 2% |
| Indonesia | $280.0M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $1.41 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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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 7210.70: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics. HS 7210 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most plastic-coated steel sheet?
China exported $4.97 billion in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by South Korea (14%) and Belgium (5%). In all, 126 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plastic-coated steel sheet?
The United States imported $1.23 billion in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of Poland (7%) and Germany (4%). The top three importers together take 20%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in plastic-coated steel sheet?
It was worth $13.99 billion in 2024, about 12.96 million tonnes. That is an increase of 33% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $16.20 billion. 126 countries reported exports and 209 reported imports.
What is the average price of plastic-coated steel sheet per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $1.41 per kg and China $0.82 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 plastic-coated steel sheet?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.70, 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 7210 page.
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