Alloy steel wire (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $141.9 million of alloy steel wire (other) in 2024 (68.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 188 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $215.4 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 | $141.9M | 68.3K t |
| 2023 | $148.9M | 66.1K t |
| 2022 | $196.8M | 85.6K t |
| 2021 | $215.4M | 108.7K t |
| 2020 | $138.4M | 78.8K t |
| 2019 | $147.9M | 71.1K t |
| 2018 | $141.8M | 65.5K t |
| 2017 | $147.8M | 82.1K t |
Where the United States imports alloy steel wire (other) from
The largest suppliers were Canada (23%), Japan (14%), Mexico (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $32.2M | 23% |
| Japan | $19.7M | 14% |
| Mexico | $18.8M | 13% |
| South Korea | $16.7M | 12% |
| China | $9.5M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $9.0M | 6.4% |
| Vietnam | $7.1M | 5% |
| Indonesia | $6.4M | 4.5% |
| Austria | $4.4M | 3.1% |
| Malaysia | $4.4M | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.08 per kg, close to the world average of $1.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alloy steel wire (other) exports from the United States
The United States exported $52.2 million of alloy steel wire (other) in 2024 (16.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 105 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (42%), Canada (27%), Brazil (6%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $21.9M | 42% |
| Canada | $14.4M | 28% |
| Brazil | $2.9M | 5.5% |
| China | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.1M | 2% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 2% |
| Italy | $924K | 1.8% |
| India | $811K | 1.6% |
| Philippines | $796K | 1.5% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $624K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States alloy steel wire (other) imports (HS 7229.90): 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 7229.90: Steel, alloy: wire, of materials other than silico-manganese steel.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel wire (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported alloy steel wire (other) worth $141.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 68.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 188 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel wire (other) to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($32.2 million), followed by Japan (14%) and Mexico (13%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel wire (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.08 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $1.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alloy steel wire (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $147.8 million in 2017 to $141.9 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $215.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $159.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export alloy steel wire (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $52.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $89.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel wire (other)?
The HS code for alloy steel wire (other) is subheading 7229.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7229 page.
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