Steel baths trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in steel baths was worth $196.8 million in 2024, about 51.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $196.8M | 51.8K t |
| 2023 | $195.3M | 51.8K t |
| 2022 | $211.1M | 52.2K t |
| 2021 | $225.6M | 64.6K t |
| 2020 | $184.7M | 59.5K t |
| 2019 | $207.9M | 71.5K t |
| 2018 | $214.5M | 71.0K t |
| 2017 | $190.1M | 72.3K t |
Top steel baths exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (30%), China (27%) and Portugal (8%). 122 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 65%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $58.9M | 30% |
| China | $53.3M | 27% |
| Portugal | $15.7M | 8% |
| United States | $9.1M | 4.6% |
| Taiwan | $8.3M | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $8.2M | 4.2% |
| Spain | $7.9M | 4% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $3.2M | 1.6% |
| Poland | $3.0M | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $2.6M | 1.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.3M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom and India. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 33% across 198 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $26.9M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $19.9M | 10% |
| India | $19.1M | 9.7% |
| France | $11.0M | 5.6% |
| Switzerland | $9.9M | 5% |
| Austria | $7.8M | 4% |
| Canada | $7.8M | 4% |
| China | $6.6M | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | $5.3M | 2.7% |
| Chile | $5.2M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $4.4M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $4.4M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.80 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $5.21 per kg and Portugal $2.63 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 7324.29: Iron (other than cast) or steel: baths. HS 7324 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most steel baths?
Germany exported $58.9 million in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by China (27%) and Portugal (8%). In all, 122 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most steel baths?
The United States imported $26.9 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (10%) and India (10%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in steel baths?
It was worth $196.8 million in 2024, about 51.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 4% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $225.6 million. 122 countries reported exports and 198 reported imports.
What is the average price of steel baths per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.80 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $5.21 per kg and Portugal $2.63 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 steel baths?
The HS code for steel baths is subheading 7324.29, 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 7324 page.
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