Cold rolling mills imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $132.7 million of cold rolling mills in 2024 (28.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 178 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average.
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 | $132.7M | 28.9K t |
| 2023 | $133.0M | 13.6K t |
| 2022 | $71.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $58.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $23.3M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $50.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $53.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $20.9M | 3.3K t |
Where the United States imports cold rolling mills from
Most of the value came from South Korea (30%), Germany (25%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $39.2M | 30% |
| Germany | $33.1M | 25% |
| China | $15.3M | 12% |
| Japan | $10.1M | 7.6% |
| New Zealand | $6.6M | 5% |
| Spain | $4.8M | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $3.1M | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $2.9M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 2.2% |
| Australia | $2.1M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.59 per kg, 44% below the world average of $8.17, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold rolling mills exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported cold rolling mills worth $12.3 million (969 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were France (31%), Canada (14%), Mexico (13%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+677% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.8M | 31% |
| Canada | $1.7M | 14% |
| Mexico | $1.6M | 13% |
| Chile | $1.2M | 9.7% |
| Italy | $795K | 6.5% |
| India | $739K | 6% |
| Costa Rica | $391K | 3.2% |
| Australia | $305K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $290K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $281K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States cold rolling mills imports (HS 8455.22): 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 8455.22: Metal-rolling mills: cold.
Common questions
What is the value of cold rolling mills imported by the United States?
The United States imported cold rolling mills worth $132.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 178 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold rolling mills to the United States?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($39.2 million), followed by Germany (25%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 402% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold rolling mills per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.59 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $8.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold rolling mills to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.9 million in 2017 to $132.7 million in 2024, an increase of 537%. The peak was 2023 at $133.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $68.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export cold rolling mills?
Yes. The United States exported $12.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Canada and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $120.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold rolling mills?
The HS code for cold rolling mills is subheading 8455.22. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8455 page.
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