Steel prop and scaffolding trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in steel prop and scaffolding was worth $6.42 billion in 2024, about 3.14 million tonnes. That is an increase of 33% since 2017, and up 6% 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 | $6.42B | 3.14M t |
| 2023 | $6.05B | 2.71M t |
| 2022 | $6.45B | 2.75M t |
| 2021 | $5.83B | 2.65M t |
| 2020 | $4.44B | 2.54M t |
| 2019 | $5.49B | 2.96M t |
| 2018 | $5.64B | 2.75M t |
| 2017 | $4.83B | 2.57M t |
Top steel prop and scaffolding exporting countries
Exports are led by China (30%), Germany (16%) and Austria (7%). 168 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 53%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.94B | 30% |
| Germany | $1.02B | 16% |
| Austria | $424.3M | 6.6% |
| India | $360.9M | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $249.1M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $217.3M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $205.6M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $187.4M | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $130.4M | 2% |
| South Korea | $130.2M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $97.7M | 1.5% |
| Malaysia | $89.2M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Saudi Arabia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 20% across 220 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $577.2M | 9% |
| Germany | $390.4M | 6.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $332.2M | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $315.9M | 4.9% |
| France | $241.4M | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $217.4M | 3.4% |
| Australia | $182.7M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $177.6M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $165.9M | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $158.8M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $157.8M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $148.9M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.05 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $3.27 per kg and China $1.36 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 7308.40: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping. HS 7308 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most steel prop and scaffolding?
China exported $1.94 billion in 2024, 30% of the world total, followed by Germany (16%) and Austria (7%). In all, 168 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most steel prop and scaffolding?
The United States imported $577.2 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of Germany (6%) and Saudi Arabia (5%). The top three importers together take 20%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in steel prop and scaffolding?
It was worth $6.42 billion in 2024, about 3.14 million tonnes. That is an increase of 33% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $6.45 billion. 168 countries reported exports and 220 reported imports.
What is the average price of steel prop and scaffolding per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.05 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $3.27 per kg and China $1.36 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 prop and scaffolding?
The HS code for steel prop and scaffolding is subheading 7308.40, 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 7308 page.
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