Welded tube (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in welded tube (other) was worth $1.31 billion in 2024, about 627.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 1% since 2017, and down 18% 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 | $1.31B | 627.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.60B | 888.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.84B | 937.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.74B | 975.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.35B | 855.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.44B | 957.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.63B | 1.06M t |
| 2017 | $1.30B | 943.7K t |
Top welded tube (other) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 15% of world exports, followed by Norway and India. The top three supply 27% between them, out of 147 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $199.0M | 15% |
| Norway | $78.9M | 6% |
| India | $75.7M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $75.0M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $69.5M | 5.3% |
| United States | $66.1M | 5.1% |
| Poland | $57.4M | 4.4% |
| Japan | $47.0M | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $42.9M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $42.2M | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $40.1M | 3.1% |
| Uganda | $30.7M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 7% of world imports, ahead of Germany and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 15% across 216 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $89.5M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $59.4M | 4.5% |
| China | $47.9M | 3.7% |
| Canada | $43.7M | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $43.0M | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $41.5M | 3.2% |
| France | $39.6M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $39.1M | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $33.7M | 2.6% |
| Poland | $30.3M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $25.8M | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25.2M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Norway averaged $47.97 per kg and China $1.07 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 7306.90: 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 tube (other)?
China exported $199.0 million in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by Norway (6%) and India (6%). In all, 147 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most welded tube (other)?
The United States imported $89.5 million in 2024, 7% of world imports, ahead of Germany (5%) and China (4%). The top three importers together take 15%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in welded tube (other)?
It was worth $1.31 billion in 2024, about 627.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.84 billion. 147 countries reported exports and 216 reported imports.
What is the average price of welded tube (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.09 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Norway averaged $47.97 per kg and China $1.07 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 welded tube (other)?
The HS code for welded tube (other) is subheading 7306.90, 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 7306 page.
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