Hot-rolled alloy steel sheet exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of hot-rolled alloy steel sheet by the United States reached $330.5 million in 2024 (171.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 93 countries for exports of this product. That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $459.7 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 | $330.5M | 171.3K t |
| 2023 | $433.7M | 217.9K t |
| 2022 | $459.7M | 222.5K t |
| 2021 | $320.9M | 292.0K t |
| 2020 | $173.7M | 135.4K t |
| 2019 | $219.9M | 153.8K t |
| 2018 | $239.2M | 182.4K t |
| 2017 | $271.2M | 227.8K t |
Where the United States exports hot-rolled alloy steel sheet to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (32%), Mexico (26%), Brazil (11%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $107.4M | 33% |
| Mexico | $84.6M | 26% |
| Brazil | $34.8M | 11% |
| China | $31.8M | 9.6% |
| Chile | $13.6M | 4.1% |
| Sweden | $12.7M | 3.9% |
| Colombia | $8.3M | 2.5% |
| Israel | $7.5M | 2.3% |
| India | $5.6M | 1.7% |
| Peru | $4.8M | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.93 per kg, 31% above the world average of $1.47. 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 sheet imports to the United States
Imports of hot-rolled alloy steel sheet by the United States reached $244.5 million in 2024 (124.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 174 countries. The largest suppliers were Canada (39%), Sweden (26%), South Korea (10%). Among the main suppliers, Slovenia grew fastest (+339% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $95.1M | 39% |
| Sweden | $64.6M | 26% |
| South Korea | $25.3M | 10% |
| Belgium | $14.3M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $11.3M | 4.6% |
| Finland | $9.1M | 3.7% |
| Slovenia | $7.9M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $6.1M | 2.5% |
| France | $5.7M | 2.4% |
| Austria | $3.0M | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States hot-rolled alloy steel sheet exports (HS 7225.40): 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 7225.40: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not in coils.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled alloy steel sheet exported by the United States?
The United States exported hot-rolled alloy steel sheet worth $330.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 171.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 93 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy hot-rolled alloy steel sheet from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($107.4 million), followed by Mexico (26%) and Brazil (11%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 74 buyer countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average export price of hot-rolled alloy steel sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.93 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $1.47 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 sheet from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $271.2 million in 2017 to $330.5 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $459.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $306.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import hot-rolled alloy steel sheet?
Yes. The United States imported $244.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Sweden and South Korea. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $86.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel sheet?
The HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel sheet is subheading 7225.40. 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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