Longitudinally welded large pipe imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of longitudinally welded large pipe by the United States reached $415.0 million in 2024 (84.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 156 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 583% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $415.0M | 84.1K t |
| 2023 | $60.8M | 29.7K t |
| 2022 | $43.1M | 17.0K t |
| 2021 | $24.5M | 21.1K t |
| 2020 | $52.6M | 22.8K t |
| 2019 | $121.9M | 37.1K t |
| 2018 | $89.9M | 41.7K t |
| 2017 | $83.3M | 64.8K t |
Where the United States imports longitudinally welded large pipe from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $364.3M | 88% |
| Mexico | $19.9M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $17.3M | 4.2% |
| Romania | $2.9M | 0.7% |
| Canada | $2.7M | 0.7% |
| India | $1.6M | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 0.3% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 0.3% |
| China | $991K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $831K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.93 per kg, 119% above the world average of $2.25. 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.
Longitudinally welded large pipe exports from the United States
The United States exported $33.3 million of longitudinally welded large pipe in 2024 (13.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 77 countries. Canada alone took 69% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $22.9M | 69% |
| Norway | $4.6M | 14% |
| Mexico | $2.9M | 8.6% |
| Philippines | $620K | 1.9% |
| Namibia | $311K | 0.9% |
| Bahrain | $260K | 0.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $234K | 0.7% |
| China | $173K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $141K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $141K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States longitudinally welded large pipe imports (HS 7305.31): 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 7305.31: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes (other than line pipe or casing of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines), longitudinally welded, having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm, (not seamless).
Common questions
What is the value of longitudinally welded large pipe imported by the United States?
The United States imported longitudinally welded large pipe worth $415.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 84.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 156 countries worldwide, with 24% of world imports. The value was up 583% on 2023.
Which countries supply longitudinally welded large pipe to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($364.3 million), followed by Mexico (5%) and South Korea (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 960% on the year.
What is the average import price of longitudinally welded large pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.93 per kg in 2024, 119% above the world average of $2.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of longitudinally welded large pipe to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83.3 million in 2017 to $415.0 million in 2024, an increase of 398%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $111.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export longitudinally welded large pipe?
Yes. The United States exported $33.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Norway and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $381.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for longitudinally welded large pipe?
The HS code for longitudinally welded large pipe is subheading 7305.31. 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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