Cold-rolled stainless plate imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $20.2 million of cold-rolled stainless plate in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 159 countries. That is 34% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $31.4 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 | $20.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $31.4M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $19.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $19.7M | 7.0K t |
Where the United States imports cold-rolled stainless plate from
Belgium alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+585% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $10.5M | 52% |
| India | $5.2M | 26% |
| Sweden | $1.2M | 6.2% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 5.5% |
| Taiwan | $579K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $522K | 2.6% |
| China | $339K | 1.7% |
| France | $276K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $236K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $35K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.33 per kg, close to the world average of $3.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-rolled stainless plate exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported cold-rolled stainless plate worth $15.8 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 70 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (35%), Mexico (27%), Turkey (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $5.6M | 35% |
| Mexico | $4.2M | 27% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 12% |
| Italy | $697K | 4.4% |
| China | $650K | 4.1% |
| Japan | $454K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $285K | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | $262K | 1.7% |
| Aruba | $253K | 1.6% |
| India | $201K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cold-rolled stainless plate imports (HS 7219.31): 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 7219.31: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled or cold-reduced, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled stainless plate imported by the United States?
The United States imported cold-rolled stainless plate worth $20.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 159 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled stainless plate to the United States?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by India (26%) and Sweden (6%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 585% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled stainless plate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.33 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.28 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-rolled stainless plate to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.7 million in 2017 to $20.2 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $31.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export cold-rolled stainless plate?
Yes. The United States exported $15.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Turkey. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled stainless plate?
The HS code for cold-rolled stainless plate is subheading 7219.31. 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?
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