Steel sections small trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in steel sections small was worth $448.2 million in 2024, about 515.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 52% since 2017, and down 20% 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 | $448.2M | 515.2K t |
| 2023 | $558.7M | 569.1K t |
| 2022 | $703.7M | 677.0K t |
| 2021 | $642.8M | 744.1K t |
| 2020 | $442.0M | 679.2K t |
| 2019 | $353.3M | 489.9K t |
| 2018 | $414.1M | 539.9K t |
| 2017 | $294.8M | 426.4K t |
Top steel sections small exporting countries
Exports are led by Bahrain (23%), China (16%) and Canada (8%). 103 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 47%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $104.3M | 23% |
| China | $71.7M | 16% |
| Canada | $36.3M | 8.1% |
| Turkey | $36.0M | 8% |
| Germany | $27.2M | 6.1% |
| Italy | $25.6M | 5.7% |
| Mexico | $21.1M | 4.7% |
| United States | $16.4M | 3.7% |
| Russia | $12.0M | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9.1M | 2% |
| South Korea | $8.9M | 2% |
| South Africa | $8.6M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (13%), Algeria (10%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). 200 countries imported it, and the top three take 30% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $59.0M | 13% |
| Algeria | $43.1M | 9.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $32.3M | 7.2% |
| Egypt | $26.3M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $15.9M | 3.6% |
| Singapore | $14.0M | 3.1% |
| Morocco | $12.4M | 2.8% |
| Hungary | $11.2M | 2.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $11.0M | 2.5% |
| Mexico | $10.9M | 2.4% |
| Angola | $9.6M | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $8.8M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.81 per kg and China $0.70 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 7216.10: Iron or non-alloy steel: U, I or H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm. HS 7216 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most steel sections small?
Bahrain exported $104.3 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by China (16%) and Canada (8%). In all, 103 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most steel sections small?
The United States imported $59.0 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Algeria (10%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in steel sections small?
It was worth $448.2 million in 2024, about 515.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 52% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $703.7 million. 103 countries reported exports and 200 reported imports.
What is the average price of steel sections small per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $1.81 per kg and China $0.70 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 sections small?
The HS code for steel sections small is subheading 7216.10, in chapter 72 (iron and steel). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7216 page.
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