🇺🇸 United States imports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United States imported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $916.4 million (1.19 million tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 221 countries for imports of this product. That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.59 billion.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $916.4M | 1.19M t |
| 2023 | $1.20B | 1.56M t |
| 2022 | $1.59B | 1.60M t |
| 2021 | $1.17B | 1.45M t |
| 2020 | $713.5M | 1.30M t |
| 2019 | $776.9M | 1.18M t |
| 2018 | $912.0M | 1.37M t |
| 2017 | $926.3M | 1.66M t |
Where the United States imports forged and hot-rolled steel bars from
The largest suppliers were Canada (22%), Mexico (15%), Egypt (14%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $199.7M | 22% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $138.3M | 15% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $124.6M | 14% |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | $75.9M | 8.3% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $61.4M | 6.7% |
| 🇩🇿 Algeria | $53.5M | 5.8% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $44.3M | 4.8% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $37.2M | 4.1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $24.0M | 2.6% |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | $20.2M | 2.2% |
Types of forged and hot-rolled steel bars under HS 7214
| 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… | 68% |
| 7214.99 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section | 16% |
| 7214.30 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, including those twisted after rolling, of free-cutting steel | 8% |
| 7214.91 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, of rectangular (other than square)… | 7.8% |
| 7214.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7214.
Average import price of forged and hot-rolled steel bars
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, close to the world average of $0.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also exports forged and hot-rolled steel bars
In 2024, the United States exported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $364.8 million (346.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 51% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $184.5M | 51% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $136.7M | 38% |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | $21.6M | 5.9% |
| 🇧🇸 Bahamas | $7.4M | 2% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.3M | 0.4% |
| 🇲🇭 Marshall Isds | $1.1M | 0.3% |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | $769K | 0.2% |
| 🇧🇲 Bermuda | $755K | 0.2% |
| 🇻🇬 Br. Virgin Isds | $690K | 0.2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $681K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling.
Forged and hot-rolled steel bars trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of forged and hot-rolled steel bars imported by the United States?
The United States imported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $916.4 million in 2024 (1.19 million tonnes).
Where does the United States import forged and hot-rolled steel bars from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Canada (22%), Mexico (15%), Egypt (14%).
What is the average import price of forged and hot-rolled steel bars in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.67 per kg.
Does the United States export forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
Yes. The United States exported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $364.8 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico, Dominican Republic.
What is the HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
Forged and hot-rolled steel bars falls under HS heading 7214 (Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded, but inclu). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading forged and hot-rolled steel bars with the United States?
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