Zinc-plated steel strip trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in zinc-plated steel strip was worth $374.5 million in 2024, about 293.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 2% since 2017, and down 8% 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 | $374.5M | 293.3K t |
| 2023 | $405.0M | 341.3K t |
| 2022 | $441.1M | 380.6K t |
| 2021 | $446.8M | 349.4K t |
| 2020 | $307.0M | 279.0K t |
| 2019 | $358.7M | 315.4K t |
| 2018 | $421.7M | 357.0K t |
| 2017 | $365.9M | 320.6K t |
Top zinc-plated steel strip exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 35% of world exports, followed by Germany and South Korea. The top three supply 62% between them, out of 73 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $129.6M | 35% |
| Germany | $77.3M | 21% |
| South Korea | $23.7M | 6.3% |
| Japan | $17.0M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $12.4M | 3.3% |
| United States | $12.4M | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $12.3M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $10.3M | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $7.7M | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $7.5M | 2% |
| Canada | $5.9M | 1.6% |
| France | $5.7M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the Philippines (21%), Poland (7%) and France (6%). 182 countries imported it, and the top three take 34% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $79.0M | 21% |
| Poland | $24.4M | 6.5% |
| France | $23.1M | 6.2% |
| Austria | $17.6M | 4.7% |
| United States | $14.4M | 3.9% |
| Brazil | $13.0M | 3.5% |
| China | $12.5M | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $12.2M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $11.5M | 3.1% |
| Vietnam | $10.8M | 2.9% |
| Slovakia | $9.3M | 2.5% |
| Bangladesh | $8.8M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $2.37 per kg and Belgium $0.94 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 7212.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc. HS 7212 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most zinc-plated steel strip?
China exported $129.6 million in 2024, 35% of the world total, followed by Germany (21%) and South Korea (6%). In all, 73 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most zinc-plated steel strip?
The Philippines imported $79.0 million in 2024, 21% of world imports, ahead of Poland (7%) and France (6%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in zinc-plated steel strip?
It was worth $374.5 million in 2024, about 293.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 2% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $446.8 million. 73 countries reported exports and 182 reported imports.
What is the average price of zinc-plated steel strip per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $2.37 per kg and Belgium $0.94 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-plated steel strip?
The HS code for zinc-plated steel strip is subheading 7212.20, 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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