Hot-rolled steel coil thin imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported hot-rolled steel coil thin worth $602.0 million (770.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 162 countries. Value rose 3% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $1.46 billion.
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 | $602.0M | 770.3K t |
| 2023 | $584.1M | 736.0K t |
| 2022 | $908.0M | 933.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.46B | 1.47M t |
| 2020 | $351.6M | 650.5K t |
| 2019 | $415.2M | 680.0K t |
| 2018 | $628.1M | 882.9K t |
| 2017 | $468.7M | 797.0K t |
Where the United States imports hot-rolled steel coil thin from
The largest suppliers were Canada (30%), South Korea (28%), Japan (22%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+350% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, 30% above the world average of $0.60. 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 thin exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported hot-rolled steel coil thin worth $137.5 million (143.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Mexico alone took 76% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $104.6M | 76% |
| Canada | $31.8M | 23% |
| Colombia | $306K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $173K | 0.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $143K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $111K | 0.1% |
| Peru | $80K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $58K | 0% |
| Japan | $56K | 0% |
| Cayman Isds | $41K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States hot-rolled steel coil thin imports (HS 7208.39): 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 7208.39: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coil thin imported by the United States?
The United States imported hot-rolled steel coil thin worth $602.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 770.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 162 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coil thin to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($179.0 million), followed by South Korea (28%) and Japan (22%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 350% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coil thin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $0.60 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 steel coil thin to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $468.7 million in 2017 to $602.0 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2021 at $1.46 billion. Over 8 years the average was $677.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export hot-rolled steel coil thin?
Yes. The United States exported $137.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Colombia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $464.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coil thin?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coil thin is subheading 7208.39. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for the United States reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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