Steel angles miscellaneous trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in steel angles miscellaneous was worth $369.5 million in 2024, about 282.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 7% since 2017, and down 21% 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 | $369.5M | 282.8K t |
| 2023 | $467.6M | 332.5K t |
| 2022 | $561.7M | 359.7K t |
| 2021 | $498.3M | 358.2K t |
| 2020 | $374.0M | 322.3K t |
| 2019 | $396.7M | 380.8K t |
| 2018 | $442.2M | 361.9K t |
| 2017 | $398.0M | 443.7K t |
Top steel angles miscellaneous exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 32% of world exports, followed by South Africa and Portugal. The top three supply 42% between them, out of 119 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $118.5M | 32% |
| South Africa | $18.1M | 4.9% |
| Portugal | $17.0M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $15.7M | 4.3% |
| Canada | $15.4M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $15.0M | 4.1% |
| Spain | $12.2M | 3.3% |
| United States | $10.8M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $10.4M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $8.6M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $8.5M | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $8.2M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
France is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of Singapore and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 21% across 208 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $33.6M | 9.1% |
| Singapore | $21.9M | 5.9% |
| United States | $20.5M | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $17.7M | 4.8% |
| Indonesia | $17.4M | 4.7% |
| Australia | $17.0M | 4.6% |
| Israel | $11.6M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $11.3M | 3.1% |
| Cambodia | $8.4M | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $6.2M | 1.7% |
| Slovakia | $5.9M | 1.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $5.4M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $3.07 per kg and China $0.94 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 7216.99: Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, n.e.c. in heading no. 7216. HS 7216 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most steel angles miscellaneous?
China exported $118.5 million in 2024, 32% of the world total, followed by South Africa (5%) and Portugal (5%). In all, 119 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most steel angles miscellaneous?
France imported $33.6 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of Singapore (6%) and the United States (6%). The top three importers together take 21%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in steel angles miscellaneous?
It was worth $369.5 million in 2024, about 282.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 7% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $561.7 million. 119 countries reported exports and 208 reported imports.
What is the average price of steel angles miscellaneous per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $3.07 per kg and China $0.94 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 miscellaneous?
The HS code for steel angles miscellaneous is subheading 7216.99, 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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