Plastic-coated steel strip imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic-coated steel strip by the United States reached $104.0 million in 2024 (55.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 183 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $139.8 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 | $104.0M | 55.1K t |
| 2023 | $106.4M | 50.4K t |
| 2022 | $139.8M | 53.7K t |
| 2021 | $116.5M | 64.3K t |
| 2020 | $80.5M | 52.4K t |
| 2019 | $49.2M | 32.8K t |
| 2018 | $68.2M | 46.1K t |
| 2017 | $73.0M | 48.7K t |
Where the United States imports plastic-coated steel strip from
The largest suppliers were Germany (37%), Canada (18%), Vietnam (11%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $38.5M | 37% |
| Canada | $18.3M | 18% |
| Vietnam | $11.7M | 11% |
| Mexico | $8.9M | 8.6% |
| Taiwan | $5.4M | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $4.4M | 4.2% |
| Chile | $4.2M | 4% |
| China | $2.9M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.89 per kg, close to the world average of $1.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic-coated steel strip exports from the United States
The United States exported $31.1 million of plastic-coated steel strip in 2024 (13.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 98 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (38%), Mexico (37%), China (12%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $11.7M | 38% |
| Mexico | $11.5M | 37% |
| China | $3.6M | 12% |
| Brazil | $1.9M | 6% |
| India | $402K | 1.3% |
| Argentina | $399K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $298K | 1% |
| Thailand | $155K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $152K | 0.5% |
| Slovakia | $139K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States plastic-coated steel strip imports (HS 7212.40): 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 7212.40: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, painted, varnished or coated with plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated steel strip imported by the United States?
The United States imported plastic-coated steel strip worth $104.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 183 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated steel strip to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($38.5 million), followed by Canada (18%) and Vietnam (11%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 195% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.89 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $1.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated steel strip to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $73.0 million in 2017 to $104.0 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2022 at $139.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $92.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export plastic-coated steel strip?
Yes. The United States exported $31.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $72.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated steel strip?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel strip is subheading 7212.40. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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