Steel pipe fittings trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in steel pipe fittings was worth $22.45 billion in 2024, about 3.63 million tonnes. That is an increase of 32% 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 | $22.45B | 3.63M t |
| 2023 | $22.86B | 3.59M t |
| 2022 | $23.65B | 3.55M t |
| 2021 | $20.43B | 3.46M t |
| 2020 | $17.34B | 3.20M t |
| 2019 | $19.47B | 3.73M t |
| 2018 | $19.94B | 3.80M t |
| 2017 | $17.01B | 3.56M t |
Top steel pipe fittings exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 25% of world exports, followed by Italy and the United States. The top three supply 44% between them, out of 215 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.66B | 25% |
| Italy | $2.13B | 9.5% |
| United States | $2.10B | 9.4% |
| Germany | $1.99B | 8.9% |
| India | $1.09B | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $1.04B | 4.6% |
| Poland | $660.7M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $633.3M | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $478.9M | 2.1% |
| France | $472.8M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $465.8M | 2.1% |
| Austria | $454.1M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (15%), Germany (7%) and Canada (4%). 224 countries imported it, and the top three take 26% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.34B | 15% |
| Germany | $1.52B | 6.8% |
| Canada | $953.6M | 4.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $723.6M | 3.2% |
| China | $699.6M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $690.5M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $687.4M | 3.1% |
| France | $665.8M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $649.3M | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $630.3M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $529.3M | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $523.4M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.18 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $25.43 per kg and China $3.16 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: Tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel. HS 7307 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most steel pipe fittings?
China exported $5.66 billion in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by Italy (9%) and the United States (9%). In all, 215 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most steel pipe fittings?
The United States imported $3.34 billion in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Germany (7%) and Canada (4%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in steel pipe fittings?
It was worth $22.45 billion in 2024, about 3.63 million tonnes. That is an increase of 32% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $23.65 billion. 215 countries reported exports and 224 reported imports.
What is the average price of steel pipe fittings per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.18 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $25.43 per kg and China $3.16 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 pipe fittings?
The HS code for steel pipe fittings is heading 7307, in chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 7307 page.
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