Cold-rolled steel sheet exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cold-rolled steel sheet by the United States reached $32.3 million in 2024 (18.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 80 countries. That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $50.7 million.
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 | $32.3M | 18.6K t |
| 2023 | $28.4M | 14.1K t |
| 2022 | $32.4M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $24.8M | 14.9K t |
| 2020 | $19.5M | 17.4K t |
| 2019 | $28.6M | 22.1K t |
| 2018 | $50.7M | 37.8K t |
| 2017 | $47.6M | 33.9K t |
Where the United States exports cold-rolled steel sheet to
Mexico alone took 74% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $23.9M | 74% |
| Canada | $6.0M | 19% |
| Japan | $675K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $498K | 1.5% |
| China | $334K | 1% |
| France | $201K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $131K | 0.4% |
| Colombia | $119K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $94K | 0.3% |
| Belize | $62K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.74 per kg, 83% above the world average of $0.95. 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 sheet imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported cold-rolled steel sheet worth $15.1 million (12.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 168 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $14.7M | 97% |
| Mexico | $186K | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $101K | 0.7% |
| China | $54K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $33K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $22K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $16K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $15K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $12K | 0.1% |
| India | $11K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cold-rolled steel sheet exports (HS 7209.26): 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 7209.26: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not 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 sheet exported by the United States?
The United States exported cold-rolled steel sheet worth $32.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 80 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy cold-rolled steel sheet from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($23.9 million), followed by Canada (19%) and Japan (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 36 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 872% on the year.
What is the average export price of cold-rolled steel sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.74 per kg in 2024, 83% above the world average of $0.95 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 steel sheet from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $47.6 million in 2017 to $32.3 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2018 at $50.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import cold-rolled steel sheet?
Yes. The United States imported $15.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Mexico and Sweden. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel sheet?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel sheet is subheading 7209.26. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7209 page.
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