Aluminium steel-cored cables imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium steel-cored cables by the United States reached $282.6 million in 2024 (75.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 175 countries. That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $440.3 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 | $282.6M | 75.8K t |
| 2023 | $440.3M | 117.9K t |
| 2022 | $344.0M | 79.9K t |
| 2021 | $110.8M | 36.6K t |
| 2020 | $70.0M | 28.0K t |
| 2019 | $69.3M | 26.4K t |
| 2018 | $83.9M | 29.9K t |
| 2017 | $69.3M | 25.6K t |
Where the United States imports aluminium steel-cored cables from
The largest suppliers were India (42%), Bahrain (23%), Mexico (21%).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.73 per kg, close to the world average of $3.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium steel-cored cables exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported aluminium steel-cored cables worth $7.1 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States aluminium steel-cored cables imports (HS 7614.10): 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 7614.10: Aluminium: stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), with steel core.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium steel-cored cables imported by the United States?
The United States imported aluminium steel-cored cables worth $282.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 75.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 175 countries worldwide, with 25% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium steel-cored cables to the United States?
India was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($119.4 million), followed by Bahrain (23%) and Mexico (21%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 22 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of aluminium steel-cored cables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.73 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $3.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium steel-cored cables to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $69.3 million in 2017 to $282.6 million in 2024, an increase of 308%. The peak was 2023 at $440.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $183.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export aluminium steel-cored cables?
Yes. The United States exported $7.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, India and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $275.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium steel-cored cables?
The HS code for aluminium steel-cored cables is subheading 7614.10. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7614 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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