Low carbon round steel bloom imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported low carbon round steel bloom worth $246.9 million (315.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 154 countries for imports of this product. That is 2161% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $309.6 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 | $246.9M | 315.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $25.5M | 16.7K t |
| 2021 | $309.6M | 405.6K t |
| 2020 | $101.1M | 162.9K t |
| 2019 | $146.9M | 197.0K t |
| 2018 | $211.5M | 313.8K t |
| 2017 | $47.3M | 68.7K t |
Where the United States imports low carbon round steel bloom from
Romania alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $235.1M | 95% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $3.0M | 1.2% |
| China | $2.4M | 1% |
| Canada | $911K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $848K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $293K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $178K | 0.1% |
| France | $150K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $130K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, 22% below the world average of $1.00, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Low carbon round steel bloom exports from the United States
Exports of low carbon round steel bloom by the United States reached $4.0 million in 2024 (941 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mexico (48%), Canada (27%), Netherlands (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+720% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.9M | 48% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 27% |
| Netherlands | $274K | 6.9% |
| France | $143K | 3.6% |
| Singapore | $95K | 2.4% |
| India | $84K | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $62K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $47K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $32K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States low carbon round steel bloom imports (HS 7207.19): 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 7207.19: Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, other than rectangular or square cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of low carbon round steel bloom imported by the United States?
The United States imported low carbon round steel bloom worth $246.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 315.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 154 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports.
Which countries supply low carbon round steel bloom to the United States?
Romania was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($235.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (1%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 741% on the year.
What is the average import price of low carbon round steel bloom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $1.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of low carbon round steel bloom to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.3 million in 2017 to $246.9 million in 2024, an increase of 422%. The peak was 2021 at $309.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $137.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export low carbon round steel bloom?
Yes. The United States exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and the Netherlands. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $242.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for low carbon round steel bloom?
The HS code for low carbon round steel bloom is subheading 7207.19. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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