Carbon steel seamless drill pipe imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $91.5 million of carbon steel seamless drill pipe in 2024 (30.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 175 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $130.7 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 | $91.5M | 30.4K t |
| 2023 | $117.1M | 36.5K t |
| 2022 | $130.7M | 61.3K t |
| 2021 | $36.3M | 20.3K t |
| 2020 | $33.2M | 20.7K t |
| 2019 | $88.1M | 51.7K t |
| 2018 | $82.1M | 43.8K t |
| 2017 | $55.7M | 40.3K t |
Where the United States imports carbon steel seamless drill pipe from
Most of the value came from Austria (47%), Mexico (20%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+828% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $43.1M | 47% |
| Mexico | $17.9M | 20% |
| China | $9.4M | 10% |
| Germany | $6.0M | 6.6% |
| India | $4.0M | 4.4% |
| Singapore | $2.4M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $2.1M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 1.7% |
| Norway | $1.3M | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $734K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.01 per kg, close to the world average of $3.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbon steel seamless drill pipe exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported carbon steel seamless drill pipe worth $88.6 million (24.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 108 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (13%), Thailand (12%), Argentina (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+518% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $11.2M | 13% |
| Thailand | $10.6M | 12% |
| Argentina | $10.0M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $8.6M | 9.7% |
| Mexico | $7.0M | 8% |
| Azerbaijan | $5.0M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $4.7M | 5.3% |
| Brazil | $2.9M | 3.3% |
| Colombia | $2.4M | 2.7% |
| Denmark | $2.2M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States carbon steel seamless drill pipe imports (HS 7304.23): 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 7304.23: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless drill pipe imported by the United States?
The United States imported carbon steel seamless drill pipe worth $91.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 175 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel seamless drill pipe to the United States?
Austria was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($43.1 million), followed by Mexico (20%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 828% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel seamless drill pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.01 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.01 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 seamless drill pipe to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.7 million in 2017 to $91.5 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2022 at $130.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $79.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export carbon steel seamless drill pipe?
Yes. The United States exported $88.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Thailand and Argentina. That compares with imports of $91.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless drill pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless drill pipe is subheading 7304.23. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
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