Grain-oriented electrical sheet exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported grain-oriented electrical sheet worth $103.1 million (25.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 47 countries. Value fell 36% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $196.1 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 | $103.1M | 25.5K t |
| 2023 | $161.0M | 34.9K t |
| 2022 | $196.1M | 54.9K t |
| 2021 | $87.3M | 30.1K t |
| 2020 | $26.9M | 14.3K t |
| 2019 | $52.2M | 23.6K t |
| 2018 | $69.8M | 32.8K t |
| 2017 | $68.6M | 32.4K t |
Where the United States exports grain-oriented electrical sheet to
One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Croatia grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $75.9M | 74% |
| Croatia | $9.0M | 8.8% |
| Mexico | $5.9M | 5.7% |
| Brazil | $4.6M | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $2.8M | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $1.9M | 1.9% |
| India | $1.5M | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $367K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $260K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $260K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.05 per kg, 82% above the world average of $2.22. 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.
Grain-oriented electrical sheet imports to the United States
The United States imported $90.4 million of grain-oriented electrical sheet in 2024 (30.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 81 countries. One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+258% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $50.7M | 56% |
| Japan | $33.3M | 37% |
| Czech Republic | $5.2M | 5.8% |
| Brazil | $431K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $334K | 0.4% |
| China | $167K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $67K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $59K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $7K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States grain-oriented electrical sheet exports (HS 7225.11): 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 7225.11: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, of silicon-electrical steel, grain-oriented.
Common questions
What is the value of grain-oriented electrical sheet exported by the United States?
The United States exported grain-oriented electrical sheet worth $103.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 47 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries buy grain-oriented electrical sheet from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($75.9 million), followed by Croatia (9%) and Mexico (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average export price of grain-oriented electrical sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.05 per kg in 2024, 82% above the world average of $2.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of grain-oriented electrical sheet from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $68.6 million in 2017 to $103.1 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2022 at $196.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $95.6 million a year.
Does the United States also import grain-oriented electrical sheet?
Yes. The United States imported $90.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, Japan and the Czech Republic. That compares with exports of $103.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for grain-oriented electrical sheet?
The HS code for grain-oriented electrical sheet is subheading 7225.11. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7225 page.
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