Small diameter hot-rolled bar trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in small diameter hot-rolled bar was worth $9.19 billion in 2024, about 14.38 million tonnes. That is an increase of 35% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $9.19B | 14.38M t |
| 2023 | $9.41B | 14.03M t |
| 2022 | $12.72B | 15.05M t |
| 2021 | $12.93B | 17.05M t |
| 2020 | $7.57B | 14.20M t |
| 2019 | $8.45B | 14.53M t |
| 2018 | $9.03B | 14.05M t |
| 2017 | $6.82B | 12.49M t |
Top small diameter hot-rolled bar exporting countries
Exports are led by China (23%), Germany (8%) and Malaysia (7%). 103 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 38%.
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (8%), Thailand (5%) and the Netherlands (4%). 190 countries imported it, and the top three take 16% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $704.2M | 7.7% |
| Thailand | $433.9M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $374.6M | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $324.0M | 3.5% |
| Czech Republic | $306.4M | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $288.8M | 3.1% |
| Vietnam | $279.4M | 3% |
| Belgium | $265.9M | 2.9% |
| Romania | $238.4M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $237.7M | 2.6% |
| Philippines | $229.7M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $211.1M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $0.83 per kg and Indonesia $0.55 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 7213.91: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, n.e.c. in heading no. 7213, of circular cross-section measuring less than 14mm in diameter. HS 7213 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most small diameter hot-rolled bar?
China exported $2.10 billion in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by Germany (8%) and Malaysia (7%). In all, 103 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most small diameter hot-rolled bar?
The United States imported $704.2 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of Thailand (5%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three importers together take 16%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in small diameter hot-rolled bar?
It was worth $9.19 billion in 2024, about 14.38 million tonnes. That is an increase of 35% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $12.93 billion. 103 countries reported exports and 190 reported imports.
What is the average price of small diameter hot-rolled bar per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $0.83 per kg and Indonesia $0.55 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 small diameter hot-rolled bar?
The HS code for small diameter hot-rolled bar is subheading 7213.91, 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 7213 page.
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