Steel elbow trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in steel elbow was worth $1.77 billion in 2024, about 276.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 42% since 2017, and up 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 | $1.77B | 276.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.68B | 274.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.76B | 271.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.43B | 253.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.06B | 212.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.38B | 251.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.43B | 245.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.24B | 240.4K t |
Top steel elbow exporting countries
Exports are led by China (21%), the United States (12%) and Mexico (10%). 156 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 43%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $363.2M | 21% |
| United States | $213.5M | 12% |
| Mexico | $183.8M | 10% |
| Colombia | $160.8M | 9.1% |
| Italy | $138.3M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $138.2M | 7.8% |
| India | $93.6M | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $74.9M | 4.2% |
| France | $40.8M | 2.3% |
| Poland | $36.5M | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $36.1M | 2% |
| Romania | $25.6M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 34% of world imports, ahead of Canada and Mexico. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 47% across 213 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $598.3M | 34% |
| Canada | $131.3M | 7.4% |
| Mexico | $94.5M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $69.5M | 3.9% |
| Brazil | $66.1M | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $50.5M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $40.7M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $39.6M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $37.5M | 2.1% |
| China | $35.5M | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $34.9M | 2% |
| France | $34.1M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.40 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $19.47 per kg and China $3.23 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 7307.92: Iron or steel: tube or pipe fittings, threaded elbows, bends and sleeves, other than stainless steel. HS 7307 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most steel elbow?
China exported $363.2 million in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by the United States (12%) and Mexico (10%). In all, 156 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most steel elbow?
The United States imported $598.3 million in 2024, 34% of world imports, ahead of Canada (7%) and Mexico (5%). The top three importers together take 47%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in steel elbow?
It was worth $1.77 billion in 2024, about 276.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 42% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 156 countries reported exports and 213 reported imports.
What is the average price of steel elbow per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.40 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $19.47 per kg and China $3.23 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 steel elbow?
The HS code for steel elbow is subheading 7307.92, 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 7307 page.
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