Cold-rolled steel sheet thin exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $8.1 million of cold-rolled steel sheet thin in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $8.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 3.0K t |
Where the United States exports cold-rolled steel sheet thin to
One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $6.4M | 79% |
| Japan | $631K | 7.8% |
| China | $246K | 3% |
| Canada | $209K | 2.6% |
| India | $123K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $110K | 1.4% |
| Colombia | $100K | 1.2% |
| Barbados | $81K | 1% |
| Honduras | $77K | 1% |
| Israel | $48K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, 44% above the world average of $0.87. 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 thin imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported cold-rolled steel sheet thin worth $3.2 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.1M | 64% |
| Sweden | $693K | 21% |
| Germany | $223K | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $150K | 4.6% |
| China | $28K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $17K | 0.5% |
| France | $17K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $3K | 0.1% |
| Mexico | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cold-rolled steel sheet thin exports (HS 7209.27): 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 7209.27: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mm.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel sheet thin exported by the United States?
The United States exported cold-rolled steel sheet thin worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 78 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries buy cold-rolled steel sheet thin from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 79% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Japan (8%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Colombia grew fastest among the top ten, up 301% on the year.
What is the average export price of cold-rolled steel sheet thin per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $0.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cold-rolled steel sheet thin from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 149%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import cold-rolled steel sheet thin?
Yes. The United States imported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Sweden and Germany. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel sheet thin?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel sheet thin is subheading 7209.27. 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?
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