Plastic-coated steel strip trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in plastic-coated steel strip was worth $879.1 million in 2024, about 533.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 0% since 2017, and down 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 | $879.1M | 533.3K t |
| 2023 | $951.1M | 531.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.12B | 570.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.15B | 650.0K t |
| 2020 | $797.9M | 559.2K t |
| 2019 | $794.8M | 569.5K t |
| 2018 | $926.9M | 618.1K t |
| 2017 | $879.5M | 635.4K t |
Top plastic-coated steel strip exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (20%), China (19%) and South Korea (8%). 98 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 47%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $173.9M | 20% |
| China | $166.3M | 19% |
| South Korea | $71.9M | 8.2% |
| Belgium | $63.5M | 7.2% |
| France | $53.1M | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $38.5M | 4.4% |
| United States | $31.1M | 3.5% |
| Sweden | $25.7M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $24.4M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $22.1M | 2.5% |
| Greece | $20.3M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $19.2M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of France and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 26% across 183 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $104.0M | 12% |
| France | $62.1M | 7.1% |
| Germany | $61.1M | 7% |
| Belgium | $36.7M | 4.2% |
| Mexico | $34.8M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $34.5M | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $32.8M | 3.7% |
| Canada | $28.2M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $23.6M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $23.2M | 2.6% |
| Indonesia | $22.0M | 2.5% |
| Argentina | $21.4M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.65 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $2.40 per kg and China $1.21 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 7212.40: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, painted, varnished or coated with plastics. HS 7212 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most plastic-coated steel strip?
Germany exported $173.9 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by China (19%) and South Korea (8%). In all, 98 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most plastic-coated steel strip?
The United States imported $104.0 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of France (7%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in plastic-coated steel strip?
It was worth $879.1 million in 2024, about 533.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 0% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $1.15 billion. 98 countries reported exports and 183 reported imports.
What is the average price of plastic-coated steel strip per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.65 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $2.40 per kg and China $1.21 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 plastic-coated steel strip?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel strip is subheading 7212.40, 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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