Medium cold-rolled stainless imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $74.2 million of medium cold-rolled stainless in 2024 (25.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 161 countries. Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $114.1 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 | $74.2M | 25.5K t |
| 2023 | $83.8M | 23.1K t |
| 2022 | $114.1M | 24.8K t |
| 2021 | $56.9M | 17.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $23.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $40.8M | 13.5K t |
| 2017 | $43.8M | 15.2K t |
Where the United States imports medium cold-rolled stainless from
Most of the value came from Taiwan (24%), Indonesia (12%), Hungary (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $18.1M | 24% |
| Indonesia | $9.0M | 12% |
| Hungary | $7.1M | 9.6% |
| Belgium | $7.0M | 9.5% |
| Italy | $5.5M | 7.4% |
| India | $5.2M | 7% |
| France | $5.1M | 6.9% |
| Sweden | $4.1M | 5.5% |
| Mexico | $3.0M | 4.1% |
| Vietnam | $2.8M | 3.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.91 per kg, close to the world average of $2.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medium cold-rolled stainless exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported medium cold-rolled stainless worth $63.8 million (19.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 59% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $37.6M | 59% |
| Canada | $19.7M | 31% |
| Brazil | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| China | $794K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $625K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $569K | 0.9% |
| India | $493K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $363K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $287K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $218K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States medium cold-rolled stainless imports (HS 7219.32): 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 7219.32: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm.
Common questions
What is the value of medium cold-rolled stainless imported by the United States?
The United States imported medium cold-rolled stainless worth $74.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 161 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium cold-rolled stainless to the United States?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($18.1 million), followed by Indonesia (12%) and Hungary (10%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium cold-rolled stainless per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.91 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $2.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medium cold-rolled stainless to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.8 million in 2017 to $74.2 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2022 at $114.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $55.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export medium cold-rolled stainless?
Yes. The United States exported $63.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Brazil. That compares with imports of $74.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for medium cold-rolled stainless?
The HS code for medium cold-rolled stainless is subheading 7219.32. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
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