Steel tower trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in steel tower was worth $4.98 billion in 2024, about 2.04 million tonnes. That is an increase of 67% since 2017, and up 14% 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 | $4.98B | 2.04M t |
| 2023 | $4.38B | 1.83M t |
| 2022 | $4.62B | 2.17M t |
| 2021 | $4.80B | 2.26M t |
| 2020 | $4.35B | 2.14M t |
| 2019 | $3.96B | 2.00M t |
| 2018 | $3.82B | 1.79M t |
| 2017 | $2.99B | 1.76M t |
Top steel tower exporting countries
Exports are led by China (18%), Turkey (14%) and Germany (10%). 122 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 42%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $917.2M | 18% |
| Turkey | $704.4M | 14% |
| Germany | $484.4M | 9.7% |
| India | $434.1M | 8.7% |
| Spain | $414.3M | 8.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $310.0M | 6.2% |
| Vietnam | $197.4M | 4% |
| Portugal | $195.1M | 3.9% |
| Denmark | $163.4M | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $147.6M | 3% |
| South Korea | $143.7M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $133.0M | 2.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 31% across 215 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $606.4M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $472.3M | 9.5% |
| Germany | $454.8M | 9.1% |
| France | $226.7M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $197.9M | 4% |
| Australia | $187.3M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $148.6M | 3% |
| Iraq | $148.0M | 3% |
| Finland | $138.3M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $114.6M | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | $104.2M | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $103.6M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Arab Emirates averaged $4.55 per kg and Turkey $1.90 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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The shipment records behind Steel tower (HS 7308.20) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 7308.20: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, towers and lattice masts. HS 7308 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most steel tower?
China exported $917.2 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by Turkey (14%) and Germany (10%). In all, 122 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most steel tower?
The United States imported $606.4 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (9%) and Germany (9%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in steel tower?
It was worth $4.98 billion in 2024, about 2.04 million tonnes. That is an increase of 67% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 122 countries reported exports and 215 reported imports.
What is the average price of steel tower per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.44 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Arab Emirates averaged $4.55 per kg and Turkey $1.90 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 tower?
The HS code for steel tower is subheading 7308.20, 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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