Cold-formed steel profile imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $109.5 million of cold-formed steel profile in 2024 (83.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 191 countries for imports of this product. That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $163.9 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 | $109.5M | 83.9K t |
| 2023 | $126.9M | 86.3K t |
| 2022 | $163.9M | 99.3K t |
| 2021 | $152.6M | 85.3K t |
| 2020 | $85.9M | 98.3K t |
| 2019 | $74.8M | 79.5K t |
| 2018 | $70.5M | 65.4K t |
| 2017 | $70.0M | 73.5K t |
Where the United States imports cold-formed steel profile from
One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $72.1M | 66% |
| Netherlands | $6.5M | 5.9% |
| China | $4.8M | 4.4% |
| India | $4.8M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 3% |
| Japan | $2.6M | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $2.4M | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $2.3M | 2.1% |
| Poland | $2.3M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, close to the world average of $1.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-formed steel profile exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported cold-formed steel profile worth $15.3 million (8.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Canada alone took 76% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $11.6M | 76% |
| Mexico | $2.2M | 15% |
| Dominican Republic | $879K | 5.7% |
| Japan | $140K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $107K | 0.7% |
| Panama | $74K | 0.5% |
| Costa Rica | $58K | 0.4% |
| Liberia | $46K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $38K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $17K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cold-formed steel profile imports (HS 7216.61): 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 7216.61: Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, cold-formed or cold-finished, obtained from flat-rolled products.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-formed steel profile imported by the United States?
The United States imported cold-formed steel profile worth $109.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 83.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 191 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-formed steel profile to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($72.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (6%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-formed steel profile per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.53 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-formed steel profile to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $70.0 million in 2017 to $109.5 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2022 at $163.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $106.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export cold-formed steel profile?
Yes. The United States exported $15.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $94.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-formed steel profile?
The HS code for cold-formed steel profile is subheading 7216.61. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 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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