Cold-drawn seamless tube imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cold-drawn seamless tube by the United States reached $82.0 million in 2024 (25.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 203 countries for imports of this product. That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $130.6 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 | $82.0M | 25.7K t |
| 2023 | $91.9M | 25.0K t |
| 2022 | $130.6M | 37.7K t |
| 2021 | $69.1M | 22.9K t |
| 2020 | $55.6M | 18.5K t |
| 2019 | $81.8M | 31.8K t |
| 2018 | $110.2M | 41.2K t |
| 2017 | $121.4M | 47.5K t |
Where the United States imports cold-drawn seamless tube from
The largest suppliers were Germany (20%), Netherlands (14%), China (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $16.7M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $11.8M | 14% |
| China | $9.0M | 11% |
| India | $9.0M | 11% |
| Mexico | $7.5M | 9.1% |
| Italy | $5.8M | 7.1% |
| Slovakia | $4.8M | 5.8% |
| Spain | $4.2M | 5.1% |
| Romania | $3.1M | 3.8% |
| Thailand | $3.0M | 3.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.19 per kg, 35% above the world average of $2.37. 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 seamless tube exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported cold-drawn seamless tube worth $35.6 million (7.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Canada (29%), Mexico (27%), China (7%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $10.3M | 29% |
| Mexico | $9.7M | 27% |
| China | $2.6M | 7.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 4.4% |
| Nigeria | $1.0M | 2.9% |
| Argentina | $937K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $800K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $731K | 2.1% |
| India | $687K | 1.9% |
| Costa Rica | $675K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cold-drawn seamless tube imports (HS 7304.31): 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 7304.31: Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron): seamless, cold-drawn or cold-rolled, tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-drawn seamless tube imported by the United States?
The United States imported cold-drawn seamless tube worth $82.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 203 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-drawn seamless tube to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($16.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (14%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-drawn seamless tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.19 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $2.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cold-drawn seamless tube to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $121.4 million in 2017 to $82.0 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $130.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $92.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export cold-drawn seamless tube?
Yes. The United States exported $35.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $46.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-drawn seamless tube?
The HS code for cold-drawn seamless tube is subheading 7304.31. 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.
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