Cold-drawn alloy steel tube imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cold-drawn alloy steel tube by the United States reached $44.3 million in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 175 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $67.6 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 | $44.3M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $53.3M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $67.6M | 13.9K t |
| 2021 | $54.8M | 12.7K t |
| 2020 | $37.2M | 8.9K t |
| 2019 | $49.4M | 12.8K t |
| 2018 | $59.6M | 19.2K t |
| 2017 | $64.1M | 22.5K t |
Where the United States imports cold-drawn alloy steel tube from
Most of the value came from Germany (32%), China (20%), Japan (12%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+226% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $14.3M | 32% |
| China | $8.9M | 20% |
| Japan | $5.1M | 12% |
| Canada | $2.4M | 5.4% |
| Spain | $2.2M | 5% |
| Romania | $2.0M | 4.4% |
| Sweden | $1.9M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 4.1% |
| Slovakia | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| France | $878K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.64 per kg, 54% above the world average of $3.01. 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.
Cold-drawn alloy steel tube exports from the United States
The United States exported $29.1 million of cold-drawn alloy steel tube in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 91 countries. Most of it went to Canada (23%), Mexico (22%), Angola (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $6.6M | 23% |
| Mexico | $6.5M | 22% |
| Angola | $2.4M | 8.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 5.9% |
| Argentina | $1.6M | 5.5% |
| Vietnam | $842K | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $756K | 2.6% |
| Brazil | $752K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $748K | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $569K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cold-drawn alloy steel tube imports (HS 7304.51): 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 7304.51: Steel, alloy (not stainless steel): seamless, cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-drawn alloy steel tube imported by the United States?
The United States imported cold-drawn alloy steel tube worth $44.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 175 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-drawn alloy steel tube to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($14.3 million), followed by China (20%) and Japan (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-drawn alloy steel tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.64 per kg in 2024, 54% above 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 cold-drawn alloy steel tube to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64.1 million in 2017 to $44.3 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2022 at $67.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $53.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export cold-drawn alloy steel tube?
Yes. The United States exported $29.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Angola. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-drawn alloy steel tube?
The HS code for cold-drawn alloy steel tube is subheading 7304.51. 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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