Forged steel angle imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $14.2 million of forged steel angle in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 195 countries for imports of this product. That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $18.3 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 | $14.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 2.4K t |
Where the United States imports forged steel angle from
Most of the value came from Germany (46%), Mexico (24%), Dominican Republic (7%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+619% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.6M | 47% |
| Mexico | $3.5M | 24% |
| Dominican Republic | $941K | 6.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $894K | 6.3% |
| Italy | $720K | 5.1% |
| India | $406K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $365K | 2.6% |
| France | $177K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $124K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $119K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.37 per kg, 32% above the world average of $1.79. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Forged steel angle exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.8 million of forged steel angle in 2024 (673 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Israel (38%), Mexico (23%), Costa Rica (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Bermuda grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $675K | 38% |
| Mexico | $412K | 23% |
| Costa Rica | $212K | 12% |
| Canada | $100K | 5.6% |
| Switzerland | $78K | 4.4% |
| Bermuda | $78K | 4.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $66K | 3.6% |
| Bahamas | $44K | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $36K | 2% |
| Philippines | $27K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States forged steel angle imports (HS 7216.69): 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 7216.69: Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, cold-formed or cold-finished, (not obtained from flat-rolled products).
Common questions
What is the value of forged steel angle imported by the United States?
The United States imported forged steel angle worth $14.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 195 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged steel angle to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by Mexico (24%) and the Dominican Republic (7%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 619% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged steel angle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $1.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of forged steel angle to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $14.2 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2023 at $18.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export forged steel angle?
Yes. The United States exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Mexico and Costa Rica. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged steel angle?
The HS code for forged steel angle is subheading 7216.69. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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