Spiral welded line pipe trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in spiral welded line pipe was worth $556.4 million in 2024, about 424.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 8% since 2017, and down 5% 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 | $556.4M | 424.2K t |
| 2023 | $585.7M | 536.4K t |
| 2022 | $697.7M | 548.4K t |
| 2021 | $382.3M | 321.1K t |
| 2020 | $509.3M | 496.2K t |
| 2019 | $859.6M | 765.2K t |
| 2018 | $833.3M | 696.7K t |
| 2017 | $514.5M | 454.5K t |
Top spiral welded line pipe exporting countries
Exports are led by Turkey (21%), China (17%) and Germany (16%). 71 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 54%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $118.9M | 21% |
| China | $92.8M | 17% |
| Germany | $89.3M | 16% |
| Greece | $81.7M | 15% |
| Spain | $33.1M | 6% |
| Algeria | $31.2M | 5.6% |
| India | $30.7M | 5.5% |
| Malaysia | $18.5M | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10.4M | 1.9% |
| United States | $8.5M | 1.5% |
| Mozambique | $7.2M | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $6.6M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Italy (34%), Romania (21%) and the United States (8%). 144 countries imported it, and the top three take 63% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $187.6M | 34% |
| Romania | $119.0M | 21% |
| United States | $41.8M | 7.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $26.6M | 4.8% |
| Egypt | $20.8M | 3.7% |
| India | $19.8M | 3.6% |
| Tanzania | $19.0M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $15.6M | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $13.6M | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12.0M | 2.2% |
| Oman | $8.4M | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $7.4M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Malaysia averaged $1.97 per kg and China $1.05 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 7305.19: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), (not longitudinally welded), having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm. HS 7305 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most spiral welded line pipe?
Turkey exported $118.9 million in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by China (17%) and Germany (16%). In all, 71 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most spiral welded line pipe?
Italy imported $187.6 million in 2024, 34% of world imports, ahead of Romania (21%) and the United States (8%). The top three importers together take 63%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in spiral welded line pipe?
It was worth $556.4 million in 2024, about 424.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 8% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $859.6 million. 71 countries reported exports and 144 reported imports.
What is the average price of spiral welded line pipe per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Malaysia averaged $1.97 per kg and China $1.05 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 spiral welded line pipe?
The HS code for spiral welded line pipe is subheading 7305.19, 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 7305 page.
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