Cold-drawn stainless tube imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cold-drawn stainless tube by the United States reached $279.7 million in 2024 (30.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 196 countries. Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $279.7M | 30.2K t |
| 2023 | $319.2M | 26.2K t |
| 2022 | $311.1M | 28.6K t |
| 2021 | $178.9M | 19.5K t |
| 2020 | $240.0M | 18.3K t |
| 2019 | $236.8M | 22.7K t |
| 2018 | $213.7M | 22.0K t |
| 2017 | $312.3M | 27.8K t |
Where the United States imports cold-drawn stainless tube from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), Japan (15%), Czech Republic (8%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $98.5M | 35% |
| Japan | $41.5M | 15% |
| Czech Republic | $23.5M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $23.5M | 8.4% |
| Spain | $18.0M | 6.4% |
| India | $17.0M | 6.1% |
| South Korea | $10.6M | 3.8% |
| Ukraine | $10.3M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $8.7M | 3.1% |
| Vietnam | $5.4M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.25 per kg, close to the world average of $8.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-drawn stainless tube exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported cold-drawn stainless tube worth $107.3 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 103 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (20%), Canada (14%), China (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $21.8M | 20% |
| Canada | $15.0M | 14% |
| China | $10.4M | 9.7% |
| Egypt | $6.6M | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $6.5M | 6% |
| Poland | $5.5M | 5.2% |
| Singapore | $3.5M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $3.1M | 2.9% |
| India | $3.1M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cold-drawn stainless tube imports (HS 7304.41): 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 7304.41: Steel, stainless: cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced), tubes and pipes of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-drawn stainless tube imported by the United States?
The United States imported cold-drawn stainless tube worth $279.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 196 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-drawn stainless tube to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($98.5 million), followed by Japan (15%) and the Czech Republic (8%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-drawn stainless tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.25 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-drawn stainless tube to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $312.3 million in 2017 to $279.7 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $319.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $261.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export cold-drawn stainless tube?
Yes. The United States exported $107.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $172.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-drawn stainless tube?
The HS code for cold-drawn stainless tube is subheading 7304.41. 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?
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