Expanded metal imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $60.2 million of expanded metal in 2024 (28.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 202 countries. Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $75.8 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 | $60.2M | 28.3K t |
| 2023 | $66.0M | 31.1K t |
| 2022 | $74.6M | 29.1K t |
| 2021 | $75.8M | 30.1K t |
| 2020 | $49.2M | 26.7K t |
| 2019 | $45.4M | 24.5K t |
| 2018 | $46.9M | 25.3K t |
| 2017 | $36.7M | 23.1K t |
Where the United States imports expanded metal from
The largest suppliers were Mexico (49%), China (26%), Canada (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $29.7M | 49% |
| China | $15.4M | 26% |
| Canada | $9.4M | 16% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $944K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $741K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $420K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $224K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $190K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.13 per kg, close to the world average of $1.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Expanded metal exports from the United States
The United States exported $15.6 million of expanded metal in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 116 countries. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $9.0M | 58% |
| Canada | $3.9M | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $756K | 4.8% |
| France | $437K | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $276K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $116K | 0.7% |
| China | $89K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $84K | 0.5% |
| Bahamas | $71K | 0.5% |
| Philippines | $67K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States expanded metal imports (HS 7314.50): 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 7314.50: Iron or steel: expanded metal.
Common questions
What is the value of expanded metal imported by the United States?
The United States imported expanded metal worth $60.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 202 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply expanded metal to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($29.7 million), followed by China (26%) and Canada (16%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of expanded metal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.13 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of expanded metal to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.7 million in 2017 to $60.2 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2021 at $75.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export expanded metal?
Yes. The United States exported $15.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $44.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for expanded metal?
The HS code for expanded metal is subheading 7314.50. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7314 page.
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