Cold-rolled alloy steel sheet exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported cold-rolled alloy steel sheet worth $273.7 million (193.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 64 countries. Value rose 25% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $273.7M | 193.5K t |
| 2023 | $219.7M | 172.3K t |
| 2022 | $217.3M | 144.7K t |
| 2021 | $214.8M | 172.9K t |
| 2020 | $115.7M | 111.8K t |
| 2019 | $152.3M | 130.1K t |
| 2018 | $159.9M | 144.1K t |
| 2017 | $165.9M | 151.3K t |
Where the United States exports cold-rolled alloy steel sheet to
Mexico alone took 91% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $248.4M | 91% |
| Canada | $20.8M | 7.6% |
| Japan | $2.4M | 0.9% |
| China | $560K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $434K | 0.2% |
| Costa Rica | $306K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $114K | 0% |
| South Korea | $108K | 0% |
| Colombia | $87K | 0% |
| Thailand | $78K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, 47% above the world average of $0.96. 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-rolled alloy steel sheet imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported cold-rolled alloy steel sheet worth $209.0 million (167.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 143 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Sweden (43%), Canada (21%), South Korea (14%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $89.2M | 43% |
| Canada | $43.3M | 21% |
| South Korea | $29.2M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $24.0M | 12% |
| Japan | $16.9M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $865K | 0.4% |
| Mexico | $801K | 0.4% |
| France | $514K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cold-rolled alloy steel sheet exports (HS 7225.50): 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 7225.50: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled alloy steel sheet exported by the United States?
The United States exported cold-rolled alloy steel sheet worth $273.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 193.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 64 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy cold-rolled alloy steel sheet from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 91% of the value ($248.4 million), followed by Canada (8%) and Japan (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average export price of cold-rolled alloy steel sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $0.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cold-rolled alloy steel sheet from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $165.9 million in 2017 to $273.7 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $189.9 million a year.
Does the United States also import cold-rolled alloy steel sheet?
Yes. The United States imported $209.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Sweden, Canada and South Korea. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $64.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled alloy steel sheet?
The HS code for cold-rolled alloy steel sheet is subheading 7225.50. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7225 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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