Seamless carbon steel tube trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in seamless carbon steel tube was worth $3.44 billion in 2024, about 2.54 million tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017, and down 15% 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 | $3.44B | 2.54M t |
| 2023 | $4.07B | 2.64M t |
| 2022 | $4.08B | 2.51M t |
| 2021 | $3.30B | 2.54M t |
| 2020 | $2.44B | 2.14M t |
| 2019 | $3.03B | 2.43M t |
| 2018 | $3.60B | 2.76M t |
| 2017 | $2.68B | 2.55M t |
Top seamless carbon steel tube exporting countries
Exports are led by China (35%), Germany (10%) and Romania (8%). 123 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 53%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.21B | 35% |
| Germany | $336.0M | 9.8% |
| Romania | $267.9M | 7.8% |
| Italy | $249.8M | 7.3% |
| Ukraine | $195.1M | 5.7% |
| Czech Republic | $142.9M | 4.2% |
| Slovakia | $128.2M | 3.7% |
| Russia | $106.0M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $102.8M | 3% |
| Japan | $81.5M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $66.4M | 1.9% |
| United States | $61.0M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 8% of world imports, ahead of Italy and India. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 22% across 201 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $284.9M | 8.3% |
| Italy | $281.0M | 8.2% |
| India | $192.0M | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $185.6M | 5.4% |
| United States | $143.3M | 4.2% |
| France | $135.5M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $124.8M | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $110.8M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $104.5M | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $97.3M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $87.9M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $87.1M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $1.86 per kg and Ukraine $1.01 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 7304.39: Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron): seamless, (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section. HS 7304 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most seamless carbon steel tube?
China exported $1.21 billion in 2024, 35% of the world total, followed by Germany (10%) and Romania (8%). In all, 123 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most seamless carbon steel tube?
Germany imported $284.9 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of Italy (8%) and India (6%). 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 seamless carbon steel tube?
It was worth $3.44 billion in 2024, about 2.54 million tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $4.08 billion. 123 countries reported exports and 201 reported imports.
What is the average price of seamless carbon steel tube per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $1.86 per kg and Ukraine $1.01 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 seamless carbon steel tube?
The HS code for seamless carbon steel tube is subheading 7304.39, in chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7304 page.
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