Cold-rolled alloy steel strip exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported cold-rolled alloy steel strip worth $103.8 million (47.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 64 countries for exports of this product. That is 6% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103.8M | 47.3K t |
| 2023 | $98.1M | 47.9K t |
| 2022 | $109.8M | 51.4K t |
| 2021 | $83.5M | 47.6K t |
| 2020 | $58.1M | 37.7K t |
| 2019 | $69.7M | 37.6K t |
| 2018 | $79.2M | 39.6K t |
| 2017 | $70.0M | 33.8K t |
Where the United States exports cold-rolled alloy steel strip to
Most of it went to Canada (47%), Mexico (40%), Malaysia (7%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $49.1M | 47% |
| Mexico | $41.2M | 40% |
| Malaysia | $7.8M | 7.5% |
| China | $1.3M | 1.2% |
| Japan | $603K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $543K | 0.5% |
| France | $520K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $475K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $439K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $288K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.20 per kg, 35% below the world average of $3.40, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-rolled alloy steel strip imports to the United States
The United States imported $78.9 million of cold-rolled alloy steel strip in 2024 (18.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 136 countries. Most of the value came from Germany (49%), Austria (33%), France (5%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $38.4M | 49% |
| Austria | $25.7M | 33% |
| France | $4.3M | 5.5% |
| Switzerland | $3.0M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $2.7M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $1.7M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $982K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $447K | 0.6% |
| China | $393K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $379K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cold-rolled alloy steel strip exports (HS 7226.92): 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 7226.92: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, (excluding silicon-electrical or high speed steel), cold-rolled.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled alloy steel strip exported by the United States?
The United States exported cold-rolled alloy steel strip worth $103.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 64 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy cold-rolled alloy steel strip from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 47% of the value ($49.1 million), followed by Mexico (40%) and Malaysia (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 48 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 311% on the year.
What is the average export price of cold-rolled alloy steel strip per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.20 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $3.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cold-rolled alloy steel strip from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $70.0 million in 2017 to $103.8 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2022 at $109.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $84.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import cold-rolled alloy steel strip?
Yes. The United States imported $78.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Austria and France. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $24.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled alloy steel strip?
The HS code for cold-rolled alloy steel strip is subheading 7226.92. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7226 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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