Silico-manganese steel wire imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $103.8 million of silico-manganese steel wire in 2024 (61.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 168 countries. Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $103.8M | 61.1K t |
| 2023 | $114.8M | 62.5K t |
| 2022 | $128.2M | 67.6K t |
| 2021 | $113.6M | 66.9K t |
| 2020 | $74.1M | 56.6K t |
| 2019 | $84.8M | 60.5K t |
| 2018 | $96.5M | 62.8K t |
| 2017 | $67.4M | 49.4K t |
Where the United States imports silico-manganese steel wire from
Most of the value came from Vietnam (31%), Mexico (30%), Italy (18%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $32.5M | 31% |
| Mexico | $30.6M | 30% |
| Italy | $18.8M | 18% |
| China | $14.3M | 14% |
| South Korea | $2.4M | 2.4% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $853K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $824K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $612K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $352K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.70 per kg, 27% above the world average of $1.34. 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 wire exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported silico-manganese steel wire worth $6.9 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (24%), Canada (23%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.7M | 24% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $684K | 10% |
| China | $480K | 7% |
| Colombia | $186K | 2.7% |
| Qatar | $173K | 2.5% |
| France | $115K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $110K | 1.6% |
| El Salvador | $89K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States silico-manganese steel wire imports (HS 7229.20): 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 7229.20: Steel, alloy: wire, of silico-manganese steel.
Common questions
What is the value of silico-manganese steel wire imported by the United States?
The United States imported silico-manganese steel wire worth $103.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 61.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 168 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply silico-manganese steel wire to the United States?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($32.5 million), followed by Mexico (30%) and Italy (18%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of silico-manganese steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.70 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $1.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of silico-manganese steel wire to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.4 million in 2017 to $103.8 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2022 at $128.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $97.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export silico-manganese steel wire?
Yes. The United States exported $6.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $96.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for silico-manganese steel wire?
The HS code for silico-manganese steel wire is subheading 7229.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7229 page.
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