Carbon steel seamless casing imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $1.18 billion of carbon steel seamless casing in 2024 (580.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 184 countries. Value fell 51% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $2.43 billion.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.18B | 580.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.43B | 975.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.40B | 1.20M t |
| 2021 | $1.33B | 1.01M t |
| 2020 | $525.4M | 413.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.36B | 1.06M t |
| 2018 | $1.99B | 1.49M t |
| 2017 | $1.81B | 1.55M t |
Where the United States imports carbon steel seamless casing from
Most of the value came from Austria (20%), Canada (16%), Mexico (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $241.1M | 20% |
| Canada | $191.7M | 16% |
| Mexico | $153.1M | 13% |
| Brazil | $146.4M | 12% |
| Japan | $95.7M | 8.1% |
| Spain | $64.6M | 5.5% |
| Thailand | $64.5M | 5.5% |
| Italy | $59.5M | 5% |
| South Korea | $57.5M | 4.9% |
| Ukraine | $39.3M | 3.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.04 per kg, close to the world average of $1.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbon steel seamless casing exports from the United States
The United States exported $176.4 million of carbon steel seamless casing in 2024 (67.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 109 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (34%), France (11%), Guyana (11%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $60.6M | 34% |
| France | $20.3M | 12% |
| Guyana | $20.2M | 11% |
| Mexico | $14.3M | 8.1% |
| Belgium | $9.8M | 5.5% |
| Nigeria | $6.4M | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $5.1M | 2.9% |
| Brazil | $4.3M | 2.5% |
| Namibia | $3.4M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $3.1M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States carbon steel seamless casing imports (HS 7304.29): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 7304.29: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless casing imported by the United States?
The United States imported carbon steel seamless casing worth $1.18 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 580.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 184 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel seamless casing to the United States?
Austria was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($241.1 million), followed by Canada (16%) and Mexico (13%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel seamless casing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.04 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $1.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon steel seamless casing to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.81 billion in 2017 to $1.18 billion in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2023 at $2.43 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.63 billion a year.
Does the United States also export carbon steel seamless casing?
Yes. The United States exported $176.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, France and Guyana. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.01 billion a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless casing?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless casing is subheading 7304.29. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
World carbon steel seamless casing trade: top importers and exporters
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.