Silico-manganese steel bar exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $2.7 million of silico-manganese steel bar in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.7 million.
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 | $2.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 821 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 2.6K t |
Where the United States exports silico-manganese steel bar to
Mexico alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.8M | 66% |
| China | $463K | 17% |
| Italy | $104K | 3.8% |
| Australia | $71K | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $65K | 2.4% |
| Canada | $53K | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $50K | 1.8% |
| Israel | $32K | 1.2% |
| Costa Rica | $15K | 0.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $14K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.88 per kg, 72% above the world average of $1.09. 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.
Silico-manganese steel bar imports to the United States
The United States imported $1.0 million of silico-manganese steel bar in 2024 (502 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Germany (33%), China (19%), Taiwan (18%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $338K | 33% |
| China | $193K | 19% |
| Taiwan | $189K | 18% |
| South Korea | $179K | 17% |
| India | $68K | 6.6% |
| Canada | $23K | 2.3% |
| Japan | $14K | 1.4% |
| Mexico | $12K | 1.2% |
| Israel | $9K | 0.9% |
| Australia | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States silico-manganese steel bar exports (HS 7228.20): 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 7228.20: Steel, alloy: bars and rods, of silico-manganese steel.
Common questions
What is the value of silico-manganese steel bar exported by the United States?
The United States exported silico-manganese steel bar worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 68 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy silico-manganese steel bar from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 66% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (17%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 355% on the year.
What is the average export price of silico-manganese steel bar per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.88 per kg in 2024, 72% above the world average of $1.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of silico-manganese steel bar from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2019 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does the United States also import silico-manganese steel bar?
Yes. The United States imported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and Taiwan. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for silico-manganese steel bar?
The HS code for silico-manganese steel bar is subheading 7228.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7228 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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