🇺🇸 United States imports of iron powder: 2024 trade data
Imports of iron powder by the United States reached $225.5 million in 2024 (105.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 172 countries for imports of this product. That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $286.6 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of iron powder by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $225.5M | 105.4K t |
| 2023 | $261.6M | 111.6K t |
| 2022 | $286.6M | 141.6K t |
| 2021 | $256.7M | 130.6K t |
| 2020 | $199.7M | 126.5K t |
| 2019 | $220.3M | 132.3K t |
| 2018 | $243.7M | 146.6K t |
| 2017 | $231.0M | 142.4K t |
Where the United States imports iron powder from
The largest suppliers were Canada (41%), Sweden (13%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $92.9M | 41% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $28.7M | 13% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $27.6M | 12% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $14.7M | 6.5% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $13.1M | 5.8% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $12.1M | 5.4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $9.6M | 4.3% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $5.7M | 2.6% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.6M | 1.2% |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | $2.3M | 1% |
Types of iron powder under HS 7205
| 7205.21 | Alloy steel powders | 46% |
| 7205.29 | Iron or steel, pig iron, spiegeleisen: powders (excluding alloy steel) | 40% |
| 7205.10 | Iron or steel, pig iron, spiegeleisen: granules thereof | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7205.
Average import price of iron powder
The average declared value was about $2.14 per kg, 52% above the world average of $1.41. 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.
The United States also exports iron powder
The United States exported $177.6 million of iron powder in 2024 (82.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 111 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (31%), China (16%), Canada (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+131% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $54.6M | 31% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $27.7M | 16% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $25.7M | 15% |
| Taiwan | $10.8M | 6.1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $8.2M | 4.6% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $7.1M | 4% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $6.9M | 3.9% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $3.2M | 1.8% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $2.6M | 1.5% |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | $2.5M | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7205: Granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steel.
Iron powder trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of iron powder imported by the United States?
The United States imported iron powder worth $225.5 million in 2024 (105.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import iron powder from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Canada (41%), Sweden (13%), Germany (12%).
What is the average import price of iron powder in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $2.14 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.41 per kg.
Does the United States export iron powder?
Yes. The United States exported iron powder worth $177.6 million in 2024, mainly to Mexico, China, Canada.
What is the HS code for iron powder?
Iron powder falls under HS heading 7205 (Granules and powders, of pig iron, spiegeleisen, iron or steel). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading iron powder with the United States?
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