Medium hot-rolled pickled coil exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of medium hot-rolled pickled coil by the United States reached $157.1 million in 2024 (149.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 66 countries. Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $157.1M | 149.4K t |
| 2023 | $142.9M | 128.7K t |
| 2022 | $129.0M | 120.0K t |
| 2021 | $134.1M | 130.8K t |
| 2020 | $100.8M | 115.7K t |
| 2019 | $126.5M | 141.9K t |
| 2018 | $151.0M | 166.5K t |
| 2017 | $183.1M | 218.3K t |
Where the United States exports medium hot-rolled pickled coil to
One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $80.3M | 51% |
| Mexico | $76.0M | 48% |
| Thailand | $288K | 0.2% |
| Brunei | $207K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $86K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $77K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $68K | 0% |
| Cayman Isds | $52K | 0% |
| Bahamas | $23K | 0% |
| China | $20K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, 27% above the world average of $0.83. 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.
Medium hot-rolled pickled coil imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported medium hot-rolled pickled coil worth $139.9 million (153.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 142 countries. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+456% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $76.1M | 54% |
| Egypt | $36.0M | 26% |
| Netherlands | $7.7M | 5.5% |
| Belgium | $5.9M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $4.9M | 3.5% |
| Brazil | $4.5M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $2.6M | 1.8% |
| Japan | $893K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $549K | 0.4% |
| France | $348K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States medium hot-rolled pickled coil exports (HS 7208.26): 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 7208.26: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm.
Common questions
What is the value of medium hot-rolled pickled coil exported by the United States?
The United States exported medium hot-rolled pickled coil worth $157.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 149.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 66 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy medium hot-rolled pickled coil from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($80.3 million), followed by Mexico (48%) and Thailand (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average export price of medium hot-rolled pickled coil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $0.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of medium hot-rolled pickled coil from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $183.1 million in 2017 to $157.1 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2017 at $183.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $140.6 million a year.
Does the United States also import medium hot-rolled pickled coil?
Yes. The United States imported $139.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Egypt and the Netherlands. That compares with exports of $157.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for medium hot-rolled pickled coil?
The HS code for medium hot-rolled pickled coil is subheading 7208.26. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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