Carbon steel line pipe imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbon steel line pipe by the United States reached $472.5 million in 2024 (406.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 185 countries for imports of this product. That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $788.2 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 | $472.5M | 406.3K t |
| 2023 | $545.1M | 415.2K t |
| 2022 | $788.2M | 475.4K t |
| 2021 | $422.3M | 337.2K t |
| 2020 | $200.8M | 233.9K t |
| 2019 | $469.2M | 486.0K t |
| 2018 | $599.3M | 620.8K t |
| 2017 | $665.3M | 815.4K t |
Where the United States imports carbon steel line pipe from
South Korea alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+660% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $309.0M | 65% |
| Mexico | $36.0M | 7.6% |
| Turkey | $30.5M | 6.5% |
| Canada | $27.2M | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $24.0M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $14.8M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $8.3M | 1.8% |
| India | $4.9M | 1% |
| Vietnam | $4.6M | 1% |
| Taiwan | $4.2M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, 23% below the world average of $1.50, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbon steel line pipe exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported carbon steel line pipe worth $37.2 million (13.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Norway (36%), Canada (25%), Egypt (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $13.5M | 36% |
| Canada | $9.2M | 25% |
| Egypt | $2.3M | 6.1% |
| Colombia | $2.1M | 5.6% |
| Mexico | $1.5M | 4% |
| Argentina | $1.4M | 3.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $823K | 2.2% |
| India | $629K | 1.7% |
| Costa Rica | $570K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States carbon steel line pipe imports (HS 7306.19): 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 7306.19: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (other than of stainless steel or seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel line pipe imported by the United States?
The United States imported carbon steel line pipe worth $472.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 406.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 185 countries worldwide, with 28% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel line pipe to the United States?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($309.0 million), followed by Mexico (8%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 660% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $1.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon steel line pipe to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $665.3 million in 2017 to $472.5 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $788.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $520.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export carbon steel line pipe?
Yes. The United States exported $37.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, Canada and Egypt. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $435.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel line pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel line pipe is subheading 7306.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
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