Hot-rolled steel sheet thick exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported hot-rolled steel sheet thick worth $562.7 million (505.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 121 countries. That is 22% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $769.5 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 | $562.7M | 505.3K t |
| 2023 | $721.7M | 460.9K t |
| 2022 | $769.5M | 413.9K t |
| 2021 | $592.0M | 470.2K t |
| 2020 | $340.3M | 433.7K t |
| 2019 | $380.7M | 375.3K t |
| 2018 | $343.5M | 349.2K t |
| 2017 | $358.5M | 456.8K t |
Where the United States exports hot-rolled steel sheet thick to
Mexico alone took 68% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $384.9M | 68% |
| Canada | $170.5M | 30% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 0.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $831K | 0.2% |
| Colombia | $454K | 0.1% |
| France | $454K | 0.1% |
| Guatemala | $435K | 0.1% |
| Bahamas | $359K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $321K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $306K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, 37% above the world average of $0.81. 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 sheet thick imports to the United States
The United States imported $339.9 million of hot-rolled steel sheet thick in 2024 (330.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were South Korea (49%), Canada (30%), Australia (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $166.8M | 49% |
| Canada | $103.2M | 30% |
| Australia | $33.4M | 9.8% |
| Malaysia | $8.6M | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $6.0M | 1.8% |
| Brazil | $5.1M | 1.5% |
| Italy | $4.5M | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $4.2M | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $2.6M | 0.8% |
| Mexico | $2.5M | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States hot-rolled steel sheet thick exports (HS 7208.51): 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 7208.51: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel sheet thick exported by the United States?
The United States exported hot-rolled steel sheet thick worth $562.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 505.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 121 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy hot-rolled steel sheet thick from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 68% of the value ($384.9 million), followed by Canada (30%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 69 buyer countries in total. Guatemala grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average export price of hot-rolled steel sheet thick per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $0.81 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 steel sheet thick from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $358.5 million in 2017 to $562.7 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2022 at $769.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $508.6 million a year.
Does the United States also import hot-rolled steel sheet thick?
Yes. The United States imported $339.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, Canada and Australia. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $222.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick is subheading 7208.51. 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?
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