Forged steel bar exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported forged steel bar worth $33.6 million (33.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 106 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $45.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33.6M | 33.3K t |
| 2023 | $45.1M | 35.0K t |
| 2022 | $42.8M | 28.2K t |
| 2021 | $28.6M | 20.5K t |
| 2020 | $20.6M | 29.6K t |
| 2019 | $21.9M | 29.4K t |
| 2018 | $25.2M | 31.2K t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 15.3K t |
Where the United States exports forged steel bar to
One buyer market dominates: Dominican Republic accounted for 62% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $20.8M | 62% |
| Mexico | $6.2M | 19% |
| Canada | $3.1M | 9.1% |
| Montserrat | $466K | 1.4% |
| Israel | $381K | 1.1% |
| Bahamas | $369K | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $331K | 1% |
| Germany | $330K | 1% |
| Philippines | $273K | 0.8% |
| China | $251K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, 44% above the world average of $0.70. 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 bar imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported forged steel bar worth $6.8 million (6.5 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (38%), Dominican Republic (36%), United Kingdom (9%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 38% |
| Dominican Republic | $2.5M | 36% |
| United Kingdom | $585K | 8.6% |
| Denmark | $374K | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $256K | 3.7% |
| Canada | $121K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $83K | 1.2% |
| Mexico | $79K | 1.2% |
| Austria | $75K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $73K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States forged steel bar exports (HS 7214.10): 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 7214.10: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of forged steel bar exported by the United States?
The United States exported forged steel bar worth $33.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 106 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy forged steel bar from the United States?
The Dominican Republic was the largest buyer with 62% of the value ($20.8 million), followed by Mexico (19%) and Canada (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 57 buyer countries in total. Montserrat grew fastest among the top ten, up 636% on the year.
What is the average export price of forged steel bar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $0.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of forged steel bar from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $33.6 million in 2024, an increase of 175%. The peak was 2023 at $45.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import forged steel bar?
Yes. The United States imported $6.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the Dominican Republic and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $26.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged steel bar?
The HS code for forged steel bar is subheading 7214.10. 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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