Medium stainless coil exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of medium stainless coil by the United States reached $155.8 million in 2024 (81.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 60 countries. That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $306.5 million.
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 | $155.8M | 81.3K t |
| 2023 | $199.2M | 73.0K t |
| 2022 | $79.4M | 26.0K t |
| 2021 | $13.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $57.5M | 34.5K t |
| 2018 | $164.5M | 105.2K t |
| 2017 | $306.5M | 218.9K t |
Where the United States exports medium stainless coil to
Mexico alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $154.3M | 99% |
| Canada | $929K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $163K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $100K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $82K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $71K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $69K | 0% |
| Bahamas | $38K | 0% |
| Japan | $33K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $20K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.92 per kg, close to the world average of $1.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medium stainless coil imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported medium stainless coil worth $2.0 million (973 tonnes). Most of the value came from South Africa (26%), China (21%), Indonesia (17%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+299% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $512K | 26% |
| China | $415K | 21% |
| Indonesia | $343K | 17% |
| Finland | $101K | 5.1% |
| Taiwan | $100K | 5% |
| Vietnam | $84K | 4.2% |
| Malaysia | $81K | 4.1% |
| India | $79K | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $66K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $52K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States medium stainless coil exports (HS 7219.13): 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 7219.13: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm.
Common questions
What is the value of medium stainless coil exported by the United States?
The United States exported medium stainless coil worth $155.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 81.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 60 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy medium stainless coil from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 99% of the value ($154.3 million), followed by Canada (1%) and Taiwan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 280% on the year.
What is the average export price of medium stainless coil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.92 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of medium stainless coil from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $306.5 million in 2017 to $155.8 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2017 at $306.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $122.6 million a year.
Does the United States also import medium stainless coil?
Yes. The United States imported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, China and Indonesia. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $153.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium stainless coil?
The HS code for medium stainless coil is subheading 7219.13. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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