Hot-rolled alloy steel strip exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $114.2 million of hot-rolled alloy steel strip in 2024 (83.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 70 countries. Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $114.2M | 83.8K t |
| 2023 | $101.3M | 71.0K t |
| 2022 | $89.8M | 64.1K t |
| 2021 | $57.5M | 46.9K t |
| 2020 | $39.0M | 34.5K t |
| 2019 | $42.3M | 28.8K t |
| 2018 | $56.8M | 35.9K t |
| 2017 | $49.6M | 30.8K t |
Where the United States exports hot-rolled alloy steel strip to
Canada alone took 81% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $92.8M | 81% |
| Mexico | $17.1M | 15% |
| Italy | $668K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $517K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $490K | 0.4% |
| Ecuador | $340K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $314K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $247K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $232K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $124K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.36 per kg, close to the world average of $1.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled alloy steel strip imports to the United States
The United States imported $31.4 million of hot-rolled alloy steel strip in 2024 (15.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 143 countries. The largest suppliers were Canada (42%), Japan (29%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $13.2M | 42% |
| Japan | $9.0M | 29% |
| Germany | $5.1M | 16% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $774K | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $541K | 1.7% |
| Denmark | $415K | 1.3% |
| Mexico | $376K | 1.2% |
| France | $298K | 1% |
| Slovenia | $279K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States hot-rolled alloy steel strip exports (HS 7226.91): 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 7226.91: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, (excluding silicon-electrical or high speed steel), hot-rolled.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled alloy steel strip exported by the United States?
The United States exported hot-rolled alloy steel strip worth $114.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 83.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 70 countries worldwide, with 14% of world exports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy hot-rolled alloy steel strip from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 81% of the value ($92.8 million), followed by Mexico (15%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 56 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 609% on the year.
What is the average export price of hot-rolled alloy steel strip per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of hot-rolled alloy steel strip from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $49.6 million in 2017 to $114.2 million in 2024, an increase of 130%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $68.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import hot-rolled alloy steel strip?
Yes. The United States imported $31.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Japan and Germany. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $82.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel strip?
The HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel strip is subheading 7226.91. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7226 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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