Steel angles and T-sections trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in steel angles and t-sections was worth $993.0 million in 2024, about 1.23 million tonnes. That is an increase of 50% since 2017, and down 11% 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 | $993.0M | 1.23M t |
| 2023 | $1.12B | 1.23M t |
| 2022 | $1.24B | 1.12M t |
| 2021 | $958.4M | 1.04M t |
| 2020 | $691.3M | 1.05M t |
| 2019 | $796.8M | 1.14M t |
| 2018 | $911.7M | 1.24M t |
| 2017 | $661.4M | 1.05M t |
Top steel angles and t-sections exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by Turkey and Japan. The top three supply 45% between them, out of 89 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $194.9M | 20% |
| Turkey | $140.1M | 14% |
| Japan | $113.3M | 11% |
| Italy | $102.1M | 10% |
| Poland | $77.5M | 7.8% |
| Mexico | $44.4M | 4.5% |
| France | $43.3M | 4.4% |
| Canada | $39.4M | 4% |
| United States | $36.0M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $34.5M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $30.5M | 3.1% |
| Luxembourg | $28.4M | 2.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are South Korea (12%), Germany (10%) and the United States (9%). 190 countries imported it, and the top three take 31% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $115.7M | 12% |
| Germany | $98.8M | 10% |
| United States | $88.7M | 8.9% |
| Canada | $39.3M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $38.3M | 3.9% |
| China | $33.3M | 3.4% |
| France | $31.1M | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $28.6M | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $26.6M | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $22.9M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $22.4M | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $22.2M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $1.23 per kg and China $0.64 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 7216.40: Iron or non-alloy steel: L or T sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more. HS 7216 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most steel angles and t-sections?
China exported $194.9 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by Turkey (14%) and Japan (11%). In all, 89 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most steel angles and t-sections?
South Korea imported $115.7 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and the United States (9%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in steel angles and t-sections?
It was worth $993.0 million in 2024, about 1.23 million tonnes. That is an increase of 50% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.24 billion. 89 countries reported exports and 190 reported imports.
What is the average price of steel angles and t-sections per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Canada averaged $1.23 per kg and China $0.64 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 steel angles and t-sections?
The HS code for steel angles and t-sections is subheading 7216.40, 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 7216 page.
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