Zinc-plated steel sheet trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in zinc-plated steel sheet was worth $2.71 billion in 2024, about 2.66 million tonnes. That is a fall of 13% since 2017, and down 5% 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 | $2.71B | 2.66M t |
| 2023 | $2.87B | 2.67M t |
| 2022 | $3.44B | 2.87M t |
| 2021 | $3.56B | 3.37M t |
| 2020 | $2.39B | 3.07M t |
| 2019 | $3.00B | 3.67M t |
| 2018 | $3.24B | 3.63M t |
| 2017 | $3.12B | 3.68M t |
Top zinc-plated steel sheet exporting countries
South Korea is the largest exporter with 23% of world exports, followed by Japan and China. The top three supply 60% between them, out of 81 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $626.2M | 23% |
| Japan | $537.4M | 20% |
| China | $474.6M | 18% |
| Belgium | $342.4M | 13% |
| Germany | $128.0M | 4.7% |
| Austria | $105.0M | 3.9% |
| United States | $88.7M | 3.3% |
| Slovakia | $52.7M | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $45.9M | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $36.9M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $35.9M | 1.3% |
| Italy | $29.0M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Mexico is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of China and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 198 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $317.6M | 12% |
| China | $305.4M | 11% |
| Germany | $203.2M | 7.5% |
| Vietnam | $167.6M | 6.2% |
| South Korea | $164.2M | 6.1% |
| Czech Republic | $113.6M | 4.2% |
| India | $100.4M | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $87.3M | 3.2% |
| France | $81.3M | 3% |
| Poland | $71.6M | 2.6% |
| Japan | $70.4M | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $65.0M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.86 per kg and China $0.87 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 7210.30: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc. HS 7210 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most zinc-plated steel sheet?
South Korea exported $626.2 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by Japan (20%) and China (17%). In all, 81 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most zinc-plated steel sheet?
Mexico imported $317.6 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of China (11%) and Germany (7%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in zinc-plated steel sheet?
It was worth $2.71 billion in 2024, about 2.66 million tonnes. That is a fall of 13% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $3.56 billion. 81 countries reported exports and 198 reported imports.
What is the average price of zinc-plated steel sheet per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.86 per kg and China $0.87 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for zinc-plated steel sheet?
The HS code for zinc-plated steel sheet is subheading 7210.30, 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 7210 page.
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