Deformed bar drawn imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of deformed bar drawn by the United States reached $623.5 million in 2024 (923.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 218 countries. That is 29% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.20 billion.
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 | $623.5M | 923.6K t |
| 2023 | $879.2M | 1.27M t |
| 2022 | $1.20B | 1.30M t |
| 2021 | $891.0M | 1.18M t |
| 2020 | $549.5M | 1.07M t |
| 2019 | $584.3M | 938.5K t |
| 2018 | $622.8M | 1.02M t |
| 2017 | $614.5M | 1.25M t |
Where the United States imports deformed bar drawn from
Most of the value came from Egypt (20%), Mexico (15%), Bulgaria (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, close to the world average of $0.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Deformed bar drawn exports from the United States
The United States exported $130.1 million of deformed bar drawn in 2024 (155.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 90% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $117.4M | 90% |
| Bahamas | $6.7M | 5.1% |
| Marshall Isds | $1.1M | 0.8% |
| Mexico | $953K | 0.7% |
| Br. Virgin Isds | $690K | 0.5% |
| Curaçao | $509K | 0.4% |
| Saint Maarten | $508K | 0.4% |
| Aruba | $361K | 0.3% |
| Cayman Isds | $327K | 0.3% |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $237K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States deformed bar drawn imports (HS 7214.20): 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 7214.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of deformed bar drawn imported by the United States?
The United States imported deformed bar drawn worth $623.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 923.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply deformed bar drawn to the United States?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($124.5 million), followed by Mexico (15%) and Bulgaria (12%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of deformed bar drawn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $0.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of deformed bar drawn to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $614.5 million in 2017 to $623.5 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $1.20 billion. Over 8 years the average was $745.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export deformed bar drawn?
Yes. The United States exported $130.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the Bahamas and Marshall Isds. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $493.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for deformed bar drawn?
The HS code for deformed bar drawn is subheading 7214.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7214 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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