Hot-rolled steel strip thin imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hot-rolled steel strip thin by the United States reached $132.7 million in 2024 (131.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 189 countries. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $218.6 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 | $132.7M | 131.2K t |
| 2023 | $144.4M | 130.5K t |
| 2022 | $163.6M | 118.7K t |
| 2021 | $218.6M | 183.9K t |
| 2020 | $73.6M | 106.3K t |
| 2019 | $69.2M | 92.6K t |
| 2018 | $104.8M | 130.3K t |
| 2017 | $110.8M | 158.9K t |
Where the United States imports hot-rolled steel strip thin from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $70.9M | 53% |
| Mexico | $58.6M | 44% |
| Sweden | $2.4M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $147K | 0.1% |
| Peru | $113K | 0.1% |
| China | $111K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $92K | 0.1% |
| Oman | $91K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 0% |
| India | $43K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, close to the world average of $0.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel strip thin exports from the United States
Exports of hot-rolled steel strip thin by the United States reached $130.2 million in 2024 (108.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 99 countries for exports of this product. Canada alone took 79% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $102.2M | 79% |
| Mexico | $25.1M | 19% |
| Chile | $691K | 0.5% |
| Argentina | $629K | 0.5% |
| China | $332K | 0.3% |
| Guatemala | $271K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $227K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $148K | 0.1% |
| Honduras | $92K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $67K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States hot-rolled steel strip thin imports (HS 7211.19): 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 7211.19: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, less than 4.75mm thick, excluding those of item no. 7211.13.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel strip thin imported by the United States?
The United States imported hot-rolled steel strip thin worth $132.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 131.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 189 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel strip thin to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($70.9 million), followed by Mexico (44%) and Sweden (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 541% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel strip thin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $0.94 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 strip thin to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $110.8 million in 2017 to $132.7 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2021 at $218.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $127.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export hot-rolled steel strip thin?
Yes. The United States exported $130.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Chile. That compares with imports of $132.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel strip thin?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel strip thin is subheading 7211.19. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7211 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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