Other cold-rolled steel exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $7.0 million of other cold-rolled steel in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 98 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 28% 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 | $7.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 4.2K t |
Where the United States exports other cold-rolled steel to
The largest buyer markets were Guatemala (44%), Canada (25%), Mexico (11%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | $3.1M | 44% |
| Canada | $1.8M | 25% |
| Mexico | $766K | 11% |
| South Korea | $264K | 3.8% |
| Belize | $243K | 3.5% |
| Pakistan | $146K | 2.1% |
| Bolivia | $132K | 1.9% |
| Bahamas | $100K | 1.4% |
| Costa Rica | $71K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $47K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.55 per kg, 150% above the world average of $1.42. 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.
Other cold-rolled steel imports to the United States
Imports of other cold-rolled steel by the United States reached $2.1 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.3M | 60% |
| Netherlands | $290K | 14% |
| Germany | $152K | 7.2% |
| Austria | $110K | 5.3% |
| Japan | $86K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $58K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $30K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $27K | 1.3% |
| China | $24K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States other cold-rolled steel exports (HS 7209.90): 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 7209.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, n.e.c. in heading no. 7209.
Common questions
What is the value of other cold-rolled steel exported by the United States?
The United States exported other cold-rolled steel worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 98 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy other cold-rolled steel from the United States?
Guatemala was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Canada (25%) and Mexico (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 55 buyer countries in total. Costa Rica grew fastest among the top ten, up 299% on the year.
What is the average export price of other cold-rolled steel per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.55 per kg in 2024, 150% above the world average of $1.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of other cold-rolled steel from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import other cold-rolled steel?
Yes. The United States imported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, the Netherlands and Germany. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for other cold-rolled steel?
The HS code for other cold-rolled steel is subheading 7209.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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