Steel flange trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in steel flange was worth $2.47 billion in 2024, about 831.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 39% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $2.47B | 831.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.52B | 812.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.55B | 761.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.08B | 706.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.83B | 691.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.25B | 843.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.35B | 889.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.78B | 748.9K t |
Top steel flange exporting countries
Exports are led by China (36%), Italy (16%) and India (10%). 141 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 62%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $888.1M | 36% |
| Italy | $406.5M | 16% |
| India | $237.6M | 9.6% |
| South Korea | $138.0M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $124.4M | 5% |
| United States | $115.1M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $102.1M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $70.9M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $36.7M | 1.5% |
| France | $29.9M | 1.2% |
| Japan | $25.0M | 1% |
| Turkey | $24.3M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of Saudi Arabia and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 27% across 212 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $383.4M | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $156.7M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $127.3M | 5.2% |
| Japan | $92.1M | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $89.8M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $79.9M | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $78.0M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $64.5M | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $63.0M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $57.4M | 2.3% |
| Qatar | $55.5M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $54.4M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $23.93 per kg and China $1.79 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 7307.91: Iron or steel: tube or pipe fittings, flanges, other than stainless steel. HS 7307 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most steel flange?
China exported $888.1 million in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by Italy (16%) and India (10%). In all, 141 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most steel flange?
The United States imported $383.4 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of Saudi Arabia (6%) and Germany (5%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in steel flange?
It was worth $2.47 billion in 2024, about 831.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 39% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.55 billion. 141 countries reported exports and 212 reported imports.
What is the average price of steel flange per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $23.93 per kg and China $1.79 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 flange?
The HS code for steel flange is subheading 7307.91, 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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