Longitudinally welded line pipe imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported longitudinally welded line pipe worth $183.3 million (144.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 129 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $615.3 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 | $183.3M | 144.4K t |
| 2023 | $182.2M | 120.4K t |
| 2022 | $191.7M | 102.4K t |
| 2021 | $95.2M | 72.5K t |
| 2020 | $84.8M | 81.9K t |
| 2019 | $294.8M | 260.9K t |
| 2018 | $615.3M | 538.1K t |
| 2017 | $240.3M | 247.1K t |
Where the United States imports longitudinally welded line pipe from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (43%), Germany (33%), Greece (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $78.7M | 43% |
| Germany | $59.7M | 33% |
| Greece | $18.9M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $11.4M | 6.2% |
| Mexico | $10.2M | 5.6% |
| Japan | $2.8M | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $1.5M | 0.8% |
| Canada | $149K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $61K | 0% |
| Poland | $6K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, close to the world average of $1.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Longitudinally welded line pipe exports from the United States
The United States exported $2.2 million of longitudinally welded line pipe in 2024 (886 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mexico (39%), Hong Kong (26%), Canada (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $866K | 39% |
| Hong Kong | $575K | 26% |
| Canada | $288K | 13% |
| Argentina | $184K | 8.3% |
| Chile | $81K | 3.7% |
| Peru | $54K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $44K | 2% |
| Italy | $37K | 1.7% |
| Colombia | $30K | 1.4% |
| Ecuador | $12K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States longitudinally welded line pipe imports (HS 7305.12): 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 7305.12: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), longitudinally welded (not submerged arc welded), having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm.
Common questions
What is the value of longitudinally welded line pipe imported by the United States?
The United States imported longitudinally welded line pipe worth $183.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 144.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 129 countries worldwide, with 32% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply longitudinally welded line pipe to the United States?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($78.7 million), followed by Germany (33%) and Greece (10%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of longitudinally welded line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $1.50 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 line pipe to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $240.3 million in 2017 to $183.3 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2018 at $615.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $235.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export longitudinally welded line pipe?
Yes. The United States exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Hong Kong and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $181.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for longitudinally welded line pipe?
The HS code for longitudinally welded line pipe is subheading 7305.12. 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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