Steel turnings and chips trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in steel turnings and chips was worth $3.09 billion in 2024, about 8.29 million tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017, and down 11% 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 | $3.09B | 8.29M t |
| 2023 | $3.47B | 9.11M t |
| 2022 | $3.87B | 9.00M t |
| 2021 | $4.27B | 10.03M t |
| 2020 | $2.77B | 9.99M t |
| 2019 | $2.79B | 9.56M t |
| 2018 | $3.60B | 10.29M t |
| 2017 | $3.15B | 10.82M t |
Top steel turnings and chips exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 16% of world exports, followed by Japan and France. The top three supply 39% between them, out of 102 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $488.4M | 16% |
| Japan | $366.5M | 12% |
| France | $346.0M | 11% |
| Canada | $303.3M | 9.8% |
| Sweden | $173.5M | 5.6% |
| Mexico | $169.3M | 5.5% |
| United States | $140.5M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $139.6M | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $126.5M | 4.1% |
| Czech Republic | $115.8M | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $74.2M | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $72.1M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of Pakistan and Italy. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 40% across 106 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $569.0M | 18% |
| Pakistan | $334.2M | 11% |
| Italy | $331.6M | 11% |
| Luxembourg | $265.9M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $217.4M | 7% |
| Vietnam | $149.1M | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $120.6M | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $96.4M | 3.1% |
| Bangladesh | $85.5M | 2.8% |
| France | $84.5M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $83.7M | 2.7% |
| India | $78.0M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $0.47 per kg and the United States $0.28 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 7204.41: Ferrous waste and scrap: turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, fillings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles. HS 7204 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most steel turnings and chips?
Germany exported $488.4 million in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by Japan (12%) and France (11%). In all, 102 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most steel turnings and chips?
The United States imported $569.0 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Pakistan (11%) and Italy (11%). The top three importers together take 40%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in steel turnings and chips?
It was worth $3.09 billion in 2024, about 8.29 million tonnes. That is a fall of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $4.27 billion. 102 countries reported exports and 106 reported imports.
What is the average price of steel turnings and chips per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.37 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $0.47 per kg and the United States $0.28 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 turnings and chips?
The HS code for steel turnings and chips is subheading 7204.41, 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 7204 page.
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