Alloy steel bar (other) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $66.5 million of alloy steel bar (other) in 2024 (11.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 103 countries. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66.5M | 11.1K t |
| 2023 | $57.3M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $31.6M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $22.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $18.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $31.3M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $25.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $24.1M | 6.8K t |
Where the United States exports alloy steel bar (other) to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (16%), Italy (13%), Poland (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $10.8M | 16% |
| Italy | $9.0M | 14% |
| Poland | $8.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $7.9M | 12% |
| Belgium | $6.1M | 9.2% |
| South Korea | $5.9M | 8.9% |
| Mexico | $3.8M | 5.7% |
| France | $3.7M | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.01 per kg, 138% above the world average of $2.52. 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.
Alloy steel bar (other) imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported alloy steel bar (other) worth $16.6 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 194 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Taiwan (33%), Germany (20%), Romania (10%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+496% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $5.5M | 33% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 20% |
| Romania | $1.6M | 9.5% |
| Austria | $1.1M | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $826K | 5% |
| Poland | $792K | 4.8% |
| Canada | $782K | 4.7% |
| France | $775K | 4.7% |
| China | $705K | 4.3% |
| Slovenia | $333K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States alloy steel bar (other) exports (HS 7228.60): 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 7228.60: Steel, alloy: bars and rods n.e.c. in heading no. 7228.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel bar (other) exported by the United States?
The United States exported alloy steel bar (other) worth $66.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 103 countries worldwide, with 13% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy alloy steel bar (other) from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 16% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by Italy (13%) and Poland (12%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 84 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average export price of alloy steel bar (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.01 per kg in 2024, 138% above the world average of $2.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of alloy steel bar (other) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $24.1 million in 2017 to $66.5 million in 2024, an increase of 175%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $34.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import alloy steel bar (other)?
Yes. The United States imported $16.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Taiwan, Germany and Romania. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $49.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel bar (other)?
The HS code for alloy steel bar (other) is subheading 7228.60. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7228 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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