Flexible metal tubing imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flexible metal tubing by the United States reached $99.0 million in 2024 (9.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 206 countries for imports of this product. That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $99.0M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $95.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $104.0M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $79.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $60.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $50.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $53.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $43.3M | 4.5K t |
Where the United States imports flexible metal tubing from
The largest suppliers were Israel (32%), Canada (13%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $31.6M | 32% |
| Canada | $12.6M | 13% |
| China | $12.5M | 13% |
| Mexico | $11.8M | 12% |
| South Korea | $9.3M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $6.3M | 6.4% |
| Taiwan | $4.0M | 4% |
| Thailand | $2.1M | 2.1% |
| France | $2.0M | 2% |
| India | $1.1M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.44 per kg, close to the world average of $9.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Flexible metal tubing exports from the United States
The United States exported $60.3 million of flexible metal tubing in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 126 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (23%), South Korea (12%), Canada (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $13.8M | 23% |
| South Korea | $7.5M | 12% |
| Canada | $4.3M | 7.2% |
| Italy | $4.2M | 6.9% |
| China | $3.4M | 5.6% |
| India | $2.5M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 3.4% |
| France | $2.0M | 3.4% |
| Singapore | $1.8M | 3% |
| Vietnam | $1.7M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States flexible metal tubing imports (HS 8307.90): 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 8307.90: Tubing: flexible, with or without fittings of base metal, other than those of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of flexible metal tubing imported by the United States?
The United States imported flexible metal tubing worth $99.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 206 countries worldwide, with 20% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply flexible metal tubing to the United States?
Israel was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($31.6 million), followed by Canada (13%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 364% on the year.
What is the average import price of flexible metal tubing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.44 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $9.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of flexible metal tubing to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.3 million in 2017 to $99.0 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. The peak was 2022 at $104.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $73.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export flexible metal tubing?
Yes. The United States exported $60.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, South Korea and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $38.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for flexible metal tubing?
The HS code for flexible metal tubing is subheading 8307.90. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8307 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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