Cold-rolled stainless foil imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $142.4 million of cold-rolled stainless foil in 2024 (37.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 152 countries. That is 33% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $220.1 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 | $142.4M | 37.7K t |
| 2023 | $106.7M | 23.9K t |
| 2022 | $220.1M | 44.5K t |
| 2021 | $153.4M | 38.8K t |
| 2020 | $53.5M | 18.9K t |
| 2019 | $73.7M | 24.7K t |
| 2018 | $129.5M | 44.4K t |
| 2017 | $127.1M | 46.0K t |
Where the United States imports cold-rolled stainless foil from
Most of the value came from Italy (28%), France (22%), Vietnam (8%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $40.4M | 28% |
| France | $30.9M | 22% |
| Vietnam | $11.3M | 7.9% |
| China | $11.0M | 7.7% |
| Taiwan | $8.8M | 6.2% |
| Thailand | $8.1M | 5.7% |
| Mexico | $6.8M | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $5.5M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $4.8M | 3.4% |
| India | $3.7M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.78 per kg, 107% above the world average of $1.83. 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 stainless foil exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported cold-rolled stainless foil worth $39.7 million (7.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 62 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (25%), Germany (22%), South Korea (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+353% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $9.9M | 25% |
| Germany | $8.6M | 22% |
| South Korea | $4.7M | 12% |
| Mexico | $3.3M | 8.2% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 6.8% |
| Poland | $2.6M | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 4.1% |
| China | $1.1M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $721K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $711K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cold-rolled stainless foil imports (HS 7219.35): 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 7219.35: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled stainless foil imported by the United States?
The United States imported cold-rolled stainless foil worth $142.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 152 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled stainless foil to the United States?
Italy was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($40.4 million), followed by France (22%) and Vietnam (8%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 320% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled stainless foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.78 per kg in 2024, 107% above the world average of $1.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-rolled stainless foil to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $127.1 million in 2017 to $142.4 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $220.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $125.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export cold-rolled stainless foil?
Yes. The United States exported $39.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Germany and South Korea. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $102.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled stainless foil?
The HS code for cold-rolled stainless foil is subheading 7219.35. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 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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