Non-rectangular steel bar imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported non-rectangular steel bar worth $141.8 million (132.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 213 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $215.7 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 | $141.8M | 132.8K t |
| 2023 | $172.0M | 153.6K t |
| 2022 | $215.7M | 171.3K t |
| 2021 | $144.0M | 139.8K t |
| 2020 | $73.7M | 96.2K t |
| 2019 | $114.0M | 139.5K t |
| 2018 | $161.4M | 201.7K t |
| 2017 | $161.4M | 219.4K t |
Where the United States imports non-rectangular steel bar from
The largest suppliers were Canada (43%), Japan (31%), Mexico (9%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $60.8M | 43% |
| Japan | $44.3M | 31% |
| Mexico | $13.3M | 9.4% |
| South Korea | $8.8M | 6.2% |
| China | $3.3M | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $3.0M | 2.1% |
| Brazil | $2.8M | 2% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 0.9% |
| Spain | $731K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, 35% above the world average of $0.79. 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.
Non-rectangular steel bar exports from the United States
The United States exported $137.0 million of non-rectangular steel bar in 2024 (104.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 124 countries. Mexico alone took 69% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $94.4M | 69% |
| Canada | $37.8M | 28% |
| Costa Rica | $616K | 0.5% |
| Bermuda | $542K | 0.4% |
| Morocco | $495K | 0.4% |
| China | $444K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $433K | 0.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $355K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $259K | 0.2% |
| Bahamas | $222K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States non-rectangular steel bar imports (HS 7214.99): 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 7214.99: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of non-rectangular steel bar imported by the United States?
The United States imported non-rectangular steel bar worth $141.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 132.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 213 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-rectangular steel bar to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($60.8 million), followed by Japan (31%) and Mexico (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-rectangular steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $0.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of non-rectangular steel bar to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $161.4 million in 2017 to $141.8 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $215.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $148.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export non-rectangular steel bar?
Yes. The United States exported $137.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Costa Rica. That compares with imports of $141.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for non-rectangular steel bar?
The HS code for non-rectangular steel bar is subheading 7214.99. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7214 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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