Lead-coated steel sheet exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of lead-coated steel sheet by the United States reached $7.2 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 52 countries. Value rose 155% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
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 | $7.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 408 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 993 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 2.2K t |
Where the United States exports lead-coated steel sheet to
One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.92 per kg, 322% above the world average of $0.93. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States lead-coated steel sheet exports (HS 7210.20): 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 7210.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with lead, including terne-plate.
Common questions
What is the value of lead-coated steel sheet exported by the United States?
The United States exported lead-coated steel sheet worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 52 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 155% on 2023.
Which countries buy lead-coated steel sheet from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Ecuador (14%) and South Korea (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average export price of lead-coated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.92 per kg in 2024, 322% above the world average of $0.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of lead-coated steel sheet from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 314%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-coated steel sheet?
The HS code for lead-coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
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