High carbon steel bloom exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported high carbon steel bloom worth $62.3 million (86.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 57% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $146.4 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 | $62.3M | 86.7K t |
| 2023 | $146.4M | 183.7K t |
| 2022 | $37.0M | 42.5K t |
| 2021 | $53.1M | 83.5K t |
| 2020 | $31.6M | 84.0K t |
| 2019 | $25.8M | 96.8K t |
| 2018 | $56.0M | 111.9K t |
| 2017 | $31.7M | 65.1K t |
Where the United States exports high carbon steel bloom to
Canada alone took 79% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $49.3M | 79% |
| Honduras | $9.0M | 14% |
| Mexico | $2.3M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $536K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $259K | 0.4% |
| Costa Rica | $144K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $138K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $99K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $91K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $60K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, close to the world average of $0.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High carbon steel bloom imports to the United States
Imports of high carbon steel bloom by the United States reached $40.4 million in 2024 (50.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Brazil (40%), Canada (36%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $16.2M | 40% |
| Canada | $14.4M | 36% |
| China | $3.3M | 8.1% |
| Romania | $2.0M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 4.8% |
| Mexico | $829K | 2.1% |
| Japan | $623K | 1.5% |
| France | $218K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $174K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $130K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States high carbon steel bloom exports (HS 7207.20): 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 7207.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of high carbon steel bloom exported by the United States?
The United States exported high carbon steel bloom worth $62.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 86.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 93 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries buy high carbon steel bloom from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 79% of the value ($49.3 million), followed by Honduras (14%) and Mexico (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 43 buyer countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average export price of high carbon steel bloom per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $0.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of high carbon steel bloom from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $31.7 million in 2017 to $62.3 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. The peak was 2023 at $146.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $55.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import high carbon steel bloom?
Yes. The United States imported $40.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Brazil, Canada and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $21.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for high carbon steel bloom?
The HS code for high carbon steel bloom is subheading 7207.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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