Plastic-coated steel sheet imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported plastic-coated steel sheet worth $1.23 billion (813.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 209 countries. That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $1.23B | 813.1K t |
| 2023 | $983.6M | 618.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.30B | 641.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.31B | 722.7K t |
| 2020 | $661.0M | 553.0K t |
| 2019 | $553.2M | 449.6K t |
| 2018 | $521.2M | 423.7K t |
| 2017 | $521.2M | 447.0K t |
Where the United States imports plastic-coated steel sheet from
The largest suppliers were Mexico (33%), Taiwan (23%), South Korea (19%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $401.8M | 33% |
| Taiwan | $288.9M | 24% |
| South Korea | $237.6M | 19% |
| Vietnam | $141.2M | 12% |
| Australia | $68.5M | 5.6% |
| Canada | $25.0M | 2% |
| Thailand | $15.3M | 1.3% |
| Japan | $12.0M | 1% |
| China | $9.7M | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $5.2M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, 40% above the world average of $1.08. 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.
Plastic-coated steel sheet exports from the United States
The United States exported $136.1 million of plastic-coated steel sheet in 2024 (79.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 67% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $91.8M | 67% |
| Canada | $40.4M | 30% |
| Colombia | $1.0M | 0.8% |
| Italy | $914K | 0.7% |
| China | $357K | 0.3% |
| Bangladesh | $315K | 0.2% |
| Cayman Isds | $262K | 0.2% |
| Costa Rica | $259K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $136K | 0.1% |
| India | $67K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States plastic-coated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.70): 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 7210.70: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated steel sheet imported by the United States?
The United States imported plastic-coated steel sheet worth $1.23 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 813.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 209 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated steel sheet to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($401.8 million), followed by Taiwan (23%) and South Korea (19%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $1.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated steel sheet to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $521.2 million in 2017 to $1.23 billion in 2024, an increase of 136%. The peak was 2021 at $1.31 billion. Over 8 years the average was $885.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export plastic-coated steel sheet?
Yes. The United States exported $136.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Colombia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.09 billion a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.70. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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