Hot-rolled alloy steel bar exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of hot-rolled alloy steel bar by the United States reached $357.1 million in 2024 (246.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 97 countries. That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $357.1M | 246.3K t |
| 2023 | $402.6M | 252.6K t |
| 2022 | $404.8M | 263.7K t |
| 2021 | $320.1M | 339.0K t |
| 2020 | $183.5M | 192.7K t |
| 2019 | $272.7M | 278.0K t |
| 2018 | $370.2M | 326.4K t |
| 2017 | $297.1M | 277.6K t |
Where the United States exports hot-rolled alloy steel bar to
Mexico alone took 61% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $218.0M | 61% |
| Canada | $110.9M | 31% |
| Austria | $5.4M | 1.5% |
| Oman | $3.6M | 1% |
| Japan | $2.4M | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $1.4M | 0.4% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 0.4% |
| India | $1.1M | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, 33% above the world average of $1.09. 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.
Hot-rolled alloy steel bar imports to the United States
Imports of hot-rolled alloy steel bar by the United States reached $293.2 million in 2024 (221.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 183 countries. Most of the value came from Canada (49%), Japan (13%), South Korea (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $145.0M | 49% |
| Japan | $38.3M | 13% |
| South Korea | $28.4M | 9.7% |
| Czech Republic | $17.0M | 5.8% |
| China | $10.7M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $10.0M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $8.2M | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $7.4M | 2.5% |
| France | $5.1M | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $4.8M | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States hot-rolled alloy steel bar exports (HS 7228.30): 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 7228.30: Steel, alloy: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled alloy steel bar exported by the United States?
The United States exported hot-rolled alloy steel bar worth $357.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 246.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 97 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy hot-rolled alloy steel bar from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($218.0 million), followed by Canada (31%) and Austria (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 77 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 311% on the year.
What is the average export price of hot-rolled alloy steel bar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $1.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of hot-rolled alloy steel bar from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $297.1 million in 2017 to $357.1 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $404.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $326.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import hot-rolled alloy steel bar?
Yes. The United States imported $293.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Japan and South Korea. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $63.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel bar?
The HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel bar is subheading 7228.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7228 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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