Alloy pig iron imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alloy pig iron by the United States reached $3.2 million in 2024 (512 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 106 countries. Value rose 1228% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $31.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.2M | 513 t |
| 2023 | $239K | 73 t |
| 2022 | $31.7M | 40.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 603 t |
| 2020 | $596K | 371 t |
| 2019 | $450K | 239 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 762 t |
| 2017 | $793K | 550 t |
Where the United States imports alloy pig iron from
Australia alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1.9M | 59% |
| Denmark | $1.2M | 37% |
| Italy | $104K | 3.3% |
| India | $42K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.20 per kg, 647% above the world average of $0.83. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind United States alloy pig iron imports (HS 7201.50): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 7201.50: Iron: alloy pig iron, spiegeleisen, in pigs, blocks or other primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy pig iron imported by the United States?
The United States imported alloy pig iron worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 512 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 106 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply alloy pig iron to the United States?
Australia was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Denmark (37%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Luxembourg grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy pig iron per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.20 per kg in 2024, 647% above the world average of $0.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alloy pig iron to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $792 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 301%. The peak was 2022 at $31.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy pig iron?
The HS code for alloy pig iron is subheading 7201.50. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7201 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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