Clad steel strip exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported clad steel strip worth $28.9 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 64 countries. Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $45.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $34.6M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $45.1M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $40.3M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $31.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $34.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $33.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $31.5M | 7.1K t |
Where the United States exports clad steel strip to
Most of it went to Mexico (44%), Austria (38%), China (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $12.6M | 44% |
| Austria | $11.1M | 38% |
| China | $1.5M | 5.2% |
| Poland | $664K | 2.3% |
| Argentina | $613K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $473K | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $416K | 1.4% |
| France | $406K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $401K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $282K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.00 per kg, 45% above the world average of $4.15. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Clad steel strip imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported clad steel strip worth $14.8 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 154 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Germany (38%), Japan (32%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+513% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.6M | 38% |
| Japan | $4.8M | 32% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 11% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 8.6% |
| China | $707K | 4.8% |
| Spain | $418K | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $299K | 2% |
| Austria | $18K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $16K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $16K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States clad steel strip exports (HS 7212.60): 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 7212.60: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, clad.
Common questions
What is the value of clad steel strip exported by the United States?
The United States exported clad steel strip worth $28.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 64 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy clad steel strip from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($12.6 million), followed by Austria (38%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average export price of clad steel strip per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.00 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $4.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of clad steel strip from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $31.5 million in 2017 to $28.9 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $45.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import clad steel strip?
Yes. The United States imported $14.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for clad steel strip?
The HS code for clad steel strip is subheading 7212.60. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 page.
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