Medium hot-rolled steel coil imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medium hot-rolled steel coil by the United States reached $342.2 million in 2024 (439.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 164 countries for imports of this product. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $860.9 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 | $342.2M | 439.0K t |
| 2023 | $369.8M | 436.9K t |
| 2022 | $573.4M | 509.4K t |
| 2021 | $860.9M | 850.4K t |
| 2020 | $184.6M | 327.5K t |
| 2019 | $220.0M | 349.9K t |
| 2018 | $431.3M | 605.0K t |
| 2017 | $272.3M | 447.9K t |
Where the United States imports medium hot-rolled steel coil from
Canada alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+326% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $219.2M | 64% |
| South Korea | $84.9M | 25% |
| Brazil | $15.9M | 4.7% |
| Mexico | $11.9M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 0.8% |
| New Zealand | $2.4M | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $983K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $752K | 0.2% |
| France | $668K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, 30% above the world average of $0.60. 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 steel coil exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported medium hot-rolled steel coil worth $97.2 million (107.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 75% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $72.8M | 75% |
| Canada | $24.1M | 25% |
| Suriname | $197K | 0.2% |
| Honduras | $55K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $39K | 0% |
| Jamaica | $22K | 0% |
| Ecuador | $19K | 0% |
| Guyana | $14K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $11K | 0% |
| Germany | $10K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States medium hot-rolled steel coil imports (HS 7208.38): 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 7208.38: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm.
Common questions
What is the value of medium hot-rolled steel coil imported by the United States?
The United States imported medium hot-rolled steel coil worth $342.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 439.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 164 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium hot-rolled steel coil to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($219.2 million), followed by South Korea (25%) and Brazil (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 326% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium hot-rolled steel coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $0.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medium hot-rolled steel coil to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $272.3 million in 2017 to $342.2 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2021 at $860.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $406.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export medium hot-rolled steel coil?
Yes. The United States exported $97.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Suriname. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $244.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium hot-rolled steel coil?
The HS code for medium hot-rolled steel coil is subheading 7208.38. 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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