Cold-rolled steel coil imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cold-rolled steel coil by the United States reached $422.5 million in 2024 (426.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 162 countries. That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $636.1 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 | $422.5M | 426.3K t |
| 2023 | $395.1M | 375.1K t |
| 2022 | $636.1M | 505.9K t |
| 2021 | $579.4M | 459.8K t |
| 2020 | $213.6M | 298.9K t |
| 2019 | $347.9M | 464.5K t |
| 2018 | $514.2M | 647.7K t |
| 2017 | $602.5M | 850.7K t |
Where the United States imports cold-rolled steel coil from
Canada alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+654% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $216.2M | 51% |
| Vietnam | $45.7M | 11% |
| Australia | $33.6M | 8% |
| Germany | $20.4M | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $19.4M | 4.6% |
| Sweden | $19.3M | 4.6% |
| Brazil | $14.1M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $10.9M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $8.7M | 2.1% |
| Mexico | $7.6M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, 22% above the world average of $0.81. 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 steel coil exports from the United States
Exports of cold-rolled steel coil by the United States reached $309.4 million in 2024 (252.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 81 countries. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 61% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $190.1M | 61% |
| Canada | $117.7M | 38% |
| Pakistan | $695K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $177K | 0.1% |
| Suriname | $175K | 0.1% |
| China | $133K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $127K | 0% |
| El Salvador | $34K | 0% |
| South Korea | $33K | 0% |
| Dominican Republic | $31K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cold-rolled steel coil imports (HS 7209.16): 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 7209.16: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel coil imported by the United States?
The United States imported cold-rolled steel coil worth $422.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 426.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 162 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel coil to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($216.2 million), followed by Vietnam (11%) and Australia (8%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 654% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $0.81 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 steel coil to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $602.5 million in 2017 to $422.5 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $636.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $463.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export cold-rolled steel coil?
Yes. The United States exported $309.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Pakistan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $113.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel coil?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel coil is subheading 7209.16. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for the United States reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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