Hot-rolled alloy steel coil imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $464.9 million of hot-rolled alloy steel coil in 2024 (472.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 124 countries. Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $716.7 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 | $464.9M | 472.2K t |
| 2023 | $544.6M | 533.7K t |
| 2022 | $716.7M | 576.4K t |
| 2021 | $699.6M | 548.8K t |
| 2020 | $228.3M | 311.8K t |
| 2019 | $371.4M | 457.9K t |
| 2018 | $461.8M | 546.9K t |
| 2017 | $350.7M | 449.8K t |
Where the United States imports hot-rolled alloy steel coil from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $233.3M | 50% |
| Netherlands | $71.9M | 16% |
| Sweden | $49.8M | 11% |
| Japan | $27.7M | 6% |
| Germany | $26.8M | 5.8% |
| France | $23.2M | 5% |
| South Korea | $21.4M | 4.6% |
| Finland | $9.0M | 1.9% |
| Mexico | $773K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $630K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, 24% above the world average of $0.79. 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.
Hot-rolled alloy steel coil exports from the United States
The United States exported $278.0 million of hot-rolled alloy steel coil in 2024 (271.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 59 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 77% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $212.8M | 77% |
| Canada | $63.8M | 23% |
| Germany | $357K | 0.1% |
| Argentina | $293K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $111K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $111K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $93K | 0% |
| Italy | $85K | 0% |
| Turkey | $79K | 0% |
| China | $75K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States hot-rolled alloy steel coil imports (HS 7225.30): 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 7225.30: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled alloy steel coil imported by the United States?
The United States imported hot-rolled alloy steel coil worth $464.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 472.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 124 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled alloy steel coil to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($233.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (15%) and Sweden (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled alloy steel coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $0.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled alloy steel coil to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $350.7 million in 2017 to $464.9 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $716.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $479.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export hot-rolled alloy steel coil?
Yes. The United States exported $278.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Germany. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $186.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel coil?
The HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel coil is subheading 7225.30. 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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