Cold-formed steel bar imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cold-formed steel bar by the United States reached $64.9 million in 2024 (40.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 196 countries. That is 20% more than in 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 | $64.9M | 40.7K t |
| 2023 | $54.0M | 29.3K t |
| 2022 | $60.6M | 26.3K t |
| 2021 | $51.7M | 34.8K t |
| 2020 | $35.9M | 28.0K t |
| 2019 | $47.2M | 36.3K t |
| 2018 | $64.7M | 47.3K t |
| 2017 | $79.0M | 60.6K t |
Where the United States imports cold-formed steel bar from
The largest suppliers were Canada (25%), Italy (20%), Spain (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $16.3M | 25% |
| Italy | $12.9M | 20% |
| Spain | $10.7M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $6.3M | 9.6% |
| China | $5.5M | 8.5% |
| Germany | $4.9M | 7.6% |
| Japan | $3.1M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $572K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, 29% above the world average of $1.23. 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-formed steel bar exports from the United States
The United States exported $62.5 million of cold-formed steel bar in 2024 (35.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 100 countries. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 53% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $33.0M | 53% |
| Canada | $26.6M | 43% |
| Poland | $413K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $374K | 0.6% |
| China | $295K | 0.5% |
| New Zealand | $290K | 0.5% |
| India | $236K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $129K | 0.2% |
| Colombia | $95K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $84K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cold-formed steel bar imports (HS 7215.50): 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 7215.50: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, cold-formed or cold-finished, (not free-cutting).
Common questions
What is the value of cold-formed steel bar imported by the United States?
The United States imported cold-formed steel bar worth $64.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 196 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-formed steel bar to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($16.3 million), followed by Italy (20%) and Spain (16%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-formed steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $1.23 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-formed steel bar to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $79.0 million in 2017 to $64.9 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2017 at $79.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $57.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export cold-formed steel bar?
Yes. The United States exported $62.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Poland. That compares with imports of $64.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for cold-formed steel bar?
The HS code for cold-formed steel bar is subheading 7215.50. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7215 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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