Zinc-coated steel strip trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in zinc-coated steel strip was worth $2.64 billion in 2024, about 2.69 million tonnes. That is an increase of 35% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $2.64B | 2.69M t |
| 2023 | $2.74B | 2.53M t |
| 2022 | $3.16B | 2.32M t |
| 2021 | $3.02B | 2.43M t |
| 2020 | $1.76B | 2.06M t |
| 2019 | $1.98B | 2.15M t |
| 2018 | $2.24B | 2.26M t |
| 2017 | $1.96B | 2.26M t |
Top zinc-coated steel strip exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by Germany and the Netherlands. The top three supply 43% between them, out of 99 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $528.7M | 20% |
| Germany | $376.2M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $223.1M | 8.4% |
| Italy | $187.9M | 7.1% |
| United States | $168.6M | 6.4% |
| Austria | $118.2M | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $96.3M | 3.6% |
| Vietnam | $86.7M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $76.5M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $71.5M | 2.7% |
| Hungary | $70.0M | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $58.0M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Austria (8%), Germany (8%) and France (7%). 201 countries imported it, and the top three take 23% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $219.3M | 8.3% |
| Germany | $213.5M | 8.1% |
| France | $175.9M | 6.7% |
| United States | $153.3M | 5.8% |
| Poland | $145.4M | 5.5% |
| Czech Republic | $111.7M | 4.2% |
| Mexico | $94.8M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $85.9M | 3.3% |
| Vietnam | $82.5M | 3.1% |
| Philippines | $68.7M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $64.4M | 2.4% |
| Bangladesh | $63.6M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.61 per kg and China $0.67 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 7212.30: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically). HS 7212 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most zinc-coated steel strip?
China exported $528.7 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by Germany (14%) and the Netherlands (8%). In all, 99 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most zinc-coated steel strip?
Austria imported $219.3 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of Germany (8%) and France (7%). The top three importers together take 23%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in zinc-coated steel strip?
It was worth $2.64 billion in 2024, about 2.69 million tonnes. That is an increase of 35% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $3.16 billion. 99 countries reported exports and 201 reported imports.
What is the average price of zinc-coated steel strip per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.61 per kg and China $0.67 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 zinc-coated steel strip?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel strip is subheading 7212.30, 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 7212 page.
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