Cold-finished stainless bar imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $478.4 million of cold-finished stainless bar in 2024 (85.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 184 countries. Value fell 15% 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 | $478.4M | 85.5K t |
| 2023 | $560.5M | 89.3K t |
| 2022 | $545.9M | 92.0K t |
| 2021 | $354.1M | 74.8K t |
| 2020 | $251.0M | 59.5K t |
| 2019 | $310.7M | 77.2K t |
| 2018 | $357.7M | 86.0K t |
| 2017 | $385.1M | 93.7K t |
Where the United States imports cold-finished stainless bar from
The largest suppliers were Italy (38%), Taiwan (18%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+229% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $180.7M | 38% |
| Taiwan | $85.6M | 18% |
| Germany | $57.9M | 12% |
| India | $23.0M | 4.8% |
| Spain | $19.2M | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18.2M | 3.8% |
| Ukraine | $15.2M | 3.2% |
| Austria | $13.9M | 2.9% |
| Slovenia | $10.1M | 2.1% |
| Portugal | $9.9M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.59 per kg, close to the world average of $4.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-finished stainless bar exports from the United States
Exports of cold-finished stainless bar by the United States reached $280.9 million in 2024 (18.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 105 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were China (30%), Canada (16%), Mexico (13%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $83.1M | 30% |
| Canada | $43.8M | 16% |
| Mexico | $37.1M | 13% |
| South Korea | $13.7M | 4.9% |
| France | $11.9M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $7.7M | 2.8% |
| Israel | $7.0M | 2.5% |
| India | $6.6M | 2.3% |
| Vietnam | $6.5M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $5.7M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cold-finished stainless bar imports (HS 7222.20): 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 7222.20: Steel, stainless: bars and rods, cold-formed or cold-finished.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-finished stainless bar imported by the United States?
The United States imported cold-finished stainless bar worth $478.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 85.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 184 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-finished stainless bar to the United States?
Italy was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($180.7 million), followed by Taiwan (18%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 229% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-finished stainless bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.59 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $4.78 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-finished stainless bar to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $385.1 million in 2017 to $478.4 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2023 at $560.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $405.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export cold-finished stainless bar?
Yes. The United States exported $280.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Canada and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $197.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-finished stainless bar?
The HS code for cold-finished stainless bar is subheading 7222.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7222 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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