Hot-rolled steel coil thick imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported hot-rolled steel coil thick worth $96.7 million (113.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 157 countries. Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $183.3 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 | $96.7M | 113.4K t |
| 2023 | $107.3M | 122.2K t |
| 2022 | $155.6M | 132.9K t |
| 2021 | $183.3M | 160.3K t |
| 2020 | $54.9M | 94.2K t |
| 2019 | $48.8M | 77.1K t |
| 2018 | $113.3M | 155.4K t |
| 2017 | $91.3M | 139.0K t |
Where the United States imports hot-rolled steel coil thick from
Most of the value came from Canada (49%), South Korea (26%), Mexico (8%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $47.1M | 49% |
| South Korea | $25.1M | 26% |
| Mexico | $7.5M | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $5.9M | 6.1% |
| Brunei | $4.0M | 4.2% |
| New Zealand | $2.4M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $684K | 0.7% |
| France | $662K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, 33% above the world average of $0.64. 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 steel coil thick exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported hot-rolled steel coil thick worth $21.5 million (28.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 71% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $15.2M | 71% |
| Canada | $5.6M | 26% |
| Bahamas | $337K | 1.6% |
| Colombia | $75K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $49K | 0.2% |
| Saint Lucia | $40K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $39K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $31K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $31K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States hot-rolled steel coil thick imports (HS 7208.36): 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 7208.36: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coil thick imported by the United States?
The United States imported hot-rolled steel coil thick worth $96.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 113.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 157 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coil thick to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($47.1 million), followed by South Korea (26%) and Mexico (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coil thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel coil thick to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $91.3 million in 2017 to $96.7 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $183.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $106.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export hot-rolled steel coil thick?
Yes. The United States exported $21.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $75.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coil thick?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coil thick is subheading 7208.36. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
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