Seamless alloy steel tube imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported seamless alloy steel tube worth $223.4 million (93.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 184 countries for imports of this product. That is 48% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $521.3 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 | $223.4M | 93.7K t |
| 2023 | $428.0M | 171.1K t |
| 2022 | $521.3M | 216.7K t |
| 2021 | $172.4M | 85.9K t |
| 2020 | $156.9M | 75.7K t |
| 2019 | $296.5M | 157.4K t |
| 2018 | $337.2M | 184.2K t |
| 2017 | $362.0M | 174.5K t |
Where the United States imports seamless alloy steel tube from
The largest suppliers were China (17%), Mexico (15%), Spain (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $39.0M | 17% |
| Mexico | $32.8M | 15% |
| Spain | $28.4M | 13% |
| Romania | $26.8M | 12% |
| Italy | $24.1M | 11% |
| Austria | $19.1M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $17.7M | 7.9% |
| Japan | $9.8M | 4.4% |
| Sweden | $9.1M | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.8M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.39 per kg, close to the world average of $2.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Seamless alloy steel tube exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported seamless alloy steel tube worth $111.6 million (24.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 103 countries. The largest buyer markets were Indonesia (35%), Mexico (20%), Canada (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+760% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $39.4M | 35% |
| Mexico | $22.7M | 20% |
| Canada | $12.3M | 11% |
| South Korea | $6.7M | 6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.9M | 3.5% |
| Colombia | $3.7M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 2.1% |
| Israel | $2.2M | 2% |
| Argentina | $1.4M | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $1.3M | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States seamless alloy steel tube imports (HS 7304.59): 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 7304.59: Steel, alloy (not stainless steel): (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless alloy steel tube imported by the United States?
The United States imported seamless alloy steel tube worth $223.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 93.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 184 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless alloy steel tube to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($39.0 million), followed by Mexico (15%) and Spain (13%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless alloy steel tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.39 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $2.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of seamless alloy steel tube to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $362.0 million in 2017 to $223.4 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2022 at $521.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $312.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export seamless alloy steel tube?
Yes. The United States exported $111.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Indonesia, Mexico and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $111.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless alloy steel tube?
The HS code for seamless alloy steel tube is subheading 7304.59. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
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