Silico-manganese steel bar trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in silico-manganese steel bar was worth $236.6 million in 2024, about 216.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 19% since 2017, and down 29% 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 | $236.6M | 216.9K t |
| 2023 | $332.6M | 294.2K t |
| 2022 | $346.8M | 310.6K t |
| 2021 | $323.8M | 332.0K t |
| 2020 | $234.3M | 340.5K t |
| 2019 | $269.0M | 385.0K t |
| 2018 | $332.3M | 464.6K t |
| 2017 | $293.4M | 467.6K t |
Top silico-manganese steel bar exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (20%), China (17%) and Japan (15%). 68 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 52%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $47.3M | 20% |
| China | $41.2M | 17% |
| Japan | $35.6M | 15% |
| Italy | $34.4M | 15% |
| Russia | $20.1M | 8.5% |
| Sweden | $12.3M | 5.2% |
| Czech Republic | $9.9M | 4.2% |
| France | $6.4M | 2.7% |
| India | $4.8M | 2% |
| South Korea | $4.1M | 1.7% |
| United States | $2.7M | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Spain (12%), Indonesia (9%) and the Philippines (9%). 140 countries imported it, and the top three take 30% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $27.7M | 12% |
| Indonesia | $22.3M | 9.4% |
| Philippines | $21.5M | 9.1% |
| Mexico | $20.2M | 8.5% |
| France | $14.3M | 6.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $12.5M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $11.4M | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $9.9M | 4.2% |
| Poland | $9.7M | 4.1% |
| Thailand | $8.2M | 3.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $8.1M | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | $6.5M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $1.83 per kg and Russia $0.58 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 7228.20: Steel, alloy: bars and rods, of silico-manganese steel. HS 7228 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most silico-manganese steel bar?
Germany exported $47.3 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by China (17%) and Japan (15%). In all, 68 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most silico-manganese steel bar?
Spain imported $27.7 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia (9%) and the Philippines (9%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in silico-manganese steel bar?
It was worth $236.6 million in 2024, about 216.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 19% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $346.8 million. 68 countries reported exports and 140 reported imports.
What is the average price of silico-manganese steel bar per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $1.83 per kg and Russia $0.58 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 silico-manganese steel bar?
The HS code for silico-manganese steel bar is subheading 7228.20, 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 7228 page.
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