Large diameter casing imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported large diameter casing worth $33.3 million (13.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 108 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $64.8 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 | $33.3M | 13.5K t |
| 2023 | $33.0M | 12.7K t |
| 2022 | $28.1M | 14.3K t |
| 2021 | $29.7M | 11.7K t |
| 2020 | $31.2M | 17.1K t |
| 2019 | $33.4M | 21.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 8.8K t |
| 2017 | $64.8M | 29.9K t |
Where the United States imports large diameter casing from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (40%), France (17%), United Kingdom (16%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $13.2M | 40% |
| France | $5.6M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $5.4M | 16% |
| South Korea | $4.7M | 14% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 8.7% |
| Japan | $697K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $565K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $96K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $57K | 0.2% |
| Guyana | $20K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.46 per kg, close to the world average of $2.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Large diameter casing exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported large diameter casing worth $11.9 million (11.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 53 countries. The largest buyer markets were Trinidad and Tobago (33%), Canada (25%), Nigeria (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+539% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States large diameter casing imports (HS 7305.20): 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 7305.20: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): casing of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas (not seamless), having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm.
Common questions
What is the value of large diameter casing imported by the United States?
The United States imported large diameter casing worth $33.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 108 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply large diameter casing to the United States?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by France (17%) and the United Kingdom (16%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of large diameter casing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.46 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of large diameter casing to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64.8 million in 2017 to $33.3 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2017 at $64.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export large diameter casing?
Yes. The United States exported $11.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Trinidad and Tobago, Canada and Nigeria. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $21.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for large diameter casing?
The HS code for large diameter casing is subheading 7305.20. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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