Hot rolling mills imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $217.4 million of hot rolling mills in 2024 (29.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 146 countries for imports of this product. That is 612% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 68% a year on average.
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 | $217.4M | 29.2K t |
| 2023 | $30.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $44.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $37.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $30.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 743 t |
Where the United States imports hot rolling mills from
South Korea alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $114.5M | 53% |
| Italy | $44.6M | 21% |
| Vietnam | $10.5M | 4.8% |
| Finland | $9.8M | 4.5% |
| Romania | $7.2M | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $5.5M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $4.9M | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | $3.9M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 1.2% |
| India | $2.5M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.45 per kg, close to the world average of $8.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot rolling mills exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported hot rolling mills worth $7.0 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were China (40%), Canada (25%), India (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+269% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 40% |
| Canada | $1.8M | 25% |
| India | $675K | 9.7% |
| Mexico | $530K | 7.6% |
| Turkey | $470K | 6.7% |
| Austria | $207K | 3% |
| Brazil | $105K | 1.5% |
| Argentina | $93K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $88K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $55K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States hot rolling mills imports (HS 8455.21): 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 8455.21: Metal-rolling mills: hot or combination hot and cold rolling mills.
Common questions
What is the value of hot rolling mills imported by the United States?
The United States imported hot rolling mills worth $217.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 146 countries worldwide, with 25% of world imports. The value was up 612% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot rolling mills to the United States?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($114.5 million), followed by Italy (21%) and Vietnam (5%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 856% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot rolling mills per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.45 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $8.87 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 rolling mills to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $217.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $48.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export hot rolling mills?
Yes. The United States exported $7.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Canada and India. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $210.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot rolling mills?
The HS code for hot rolling mills is subheading 8455.21. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8455 page.
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