Cold-rolled steel coil thin imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported cold-rolled steel coil thin worth $401.6 million (386.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 145 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 33% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $537.7 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 | $401.6M | 386.8K t |
| 2023 | $301.7M | 291.1K t |
| 2022 | $537.7M | 383.6K t |
| 2021 | $425.5M | 456.8K t |
| 2020 | $218.2M | 321.4K t |
| 2019 | $289.4M | 407.8K t |
| 2018 | $265.0M | 348.5K t |
| 2017 | $307.7M | 426.2K t |
Where the United States imports cold-rolled steel coil thin from
The largest suppliers were Taiwan (24%), Canada (20%), Mexico (16%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $95.9M | 24% |
| Canada | $80.4M | 20% |
| Mexico | $64.2M | 16% |
| South Korea | $49.7M | 12% |
| Australia | $41.1M | 10% |
| Germany | $29.7M | 7.4% |
| New Zealand | $13.2M | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $6.4M | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $6.1M | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $4.3M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, 30% above the world average of $0.80. 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 thin exports from the United States
Exports of cold-rolled steel coil thin by the United States reached $16.8 million in 2024 (14.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Mexico alone took 54% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $9.2M | 55% |
| Canada | $6.0M | 36% |
| Pakistan | $742K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $315K | 1.9% |
| India | $244K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $157K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $46K | 0.3% |
| Barbados | $43K | 0.3% |
| Israel | $38K | 0.2% |
| Bahamas | $32K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cold-rolled steel coil thin imports (HS 7209.18): 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 7209.18: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, 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 steel coil thin imported by the United States?
The United States imported cold-rolled steel coil thin worth $401.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 386.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 145 countries worldwide, with 20% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel coil thin to the United States?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($95.9 million), followed by Canada (20%) and Mexico (16%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 285% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel coil thin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $0.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cold-rolled steel coil thin to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $307.7 million in 2017 to $401.6 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2022 at $537.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $343.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export cold-rolled steel coil thin?
Yes. The United States exported $16.8 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 $384.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel coil thin?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel coil thin is subheading 7209.18. 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?
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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