Stainless seamless casing trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in stainless seamless casing was worth $2.60 billion in 2024, about 279.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 158% since 2017, and up 16% 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 | $2.60B | 279.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.24B | 272.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.88B | 310.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.42B | 252.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.91B | 287.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.56B | 246.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.77B | 220.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.01B | 177.7K t |
Top stainless seamless casing exporting countries
Exports are led by Japan (55%), Sweden (6%) and Indonesia (6%). 99 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 67%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.43B | 55% |
| Sweden | $153.0M | 5.9% |
| Indonesia | $147.6M | 5.7% |
| United States | $119.2M | 4.6% |
| Singapore | $92.0M | 3.5% |
| China | $86.5M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $84.8M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $75.6M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $74.7M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $69.5M | 2.7% |
| France | $61.3M | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $46.4M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Qatar (12%), the United States (12%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). 165 countries imported it, and the top three take 34% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $321.8M | 12% |
| United States | $307.9M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $265.2M | 10% |
| Norway | $175.5M | 6.8% |
| China | $169.1M | 6.5% |
| Iraq | $149.9M | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $125.2M | 4.8% |
| Singapore | $96.4M | 3.7% |
| Brazil | $89.5M | 3.4% |
| Guyana | $87.0M | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $82.2M | 3.2% |
| Oman | $76.3M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.32 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $21.41 per kg and China $4.98 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 7304.24: Steel, stainless: seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas. HS 7304 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most stainless seamless casing?
Japan exported $1.43 billion in 2024, 55% of the world total, followed by Sweden (6%) and Indonesia (6%). In all, 99 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most stainless seamless casing?
Qatar imported $321.8 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of the United States (12%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in stainless seamless casing?
It was worth $2.60 billion in 2024, about 279.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 158% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 99 countries reported exports and 165 reported imports.
What is the average price of stainless seamless casing per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.32 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $21.41 per kg and China $4.98 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 stainless seamless casing?
The HS code for stainless seamless casing is subheading 7304.24, 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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