Welded steel tubes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in welded steel tubes was worth $24.87 billion in 2024, about 17.93 million tonnes. That is an increase of 7% 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 | $24.87B | 17.93M t |
| 2023 | $27.85B | 17.65M t |
| 2022 | $32.72B | 18.31M t |
| 2021 | $29.03B | 18.22M t |
| 2020 | $19.89B | 16.67M t |
| 2019 | $22.87B | 18.94M t |
| 2018 | $25.71B | 19.57M t |
| 2017 | $23.34B | 20.00M t |
Top welded steel tubes exporting countries
Exports are led by Italy (15%), China (14%) and Germany (7%). 168 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 36%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.79B | 15% |
| China | $3.58B | 14% |
| Germany | $1.67B | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $1.49B | 6% |
| South Korea | $1.45B | 5.8% |
| United States | $1.38B | 5.5% |
| Canada | $1.09B | 4.4% |
| India | $720.0M | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $671.7M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $617.1M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $592.6M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $510.3M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Canada. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 29% across 223 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.14B | 17% |
| Germany | $1.87B | 7.5% |
| Canada | $1.13B | 4.6% |
| France | $956.6M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $847.3M | 3.4% |
| Mexico | $837.9M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $614.0M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $601.9M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $564.8M | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $548.0M | 2.2% |
| Romania | $479.6M | 1.9% |
| Norway | $427.2M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $2.86 per kg and Turkey $0.91 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 7306: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73. HS 7306 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most welded steel tubes?
Italy exported $3.79 billion in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by China (14%) and Germany (7%). In all, 168 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most welded steel tubes?
The United States imported $4.14 billion in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Germany (8%) and Canada (5%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in welded steel tubes?
It was worth $24.87 billion in 2024, about 17.93 million tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $32.72 billion. 168 countries reported exports and 223 reported imports.
What is the average price of welded steel tubes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $2.86 per kg and Turkey $0.91 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 welded steel tubes?
The HS code for welded steel tubes is heading 7306, 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 7306 page.
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