Spiral welded line pipe imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported spiral welded line pipe worth $41.8 million (31.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 144 countries. That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $371.5 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 | $41.8M | 31.3K t |
| 2023 | $50.4M | 34.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 975 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $292.3M | 216.5K t |
| 2018 | $371.5M | 326.5K t |
| 2017 | $187.4M | 177.4K t |
Where the United States imports spiral welded line pipe from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $38.7M | 93% |
| Canada | $1.5M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $750K | 1.8% |
| Mexico | $381K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $327K | 0.8% |
| France | $114K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $38K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $29K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $5K | 0% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, close to the world average of $1.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Spiral welded line pipe exports from the United States
Exports of spiral welded line pipe by the United States reached $8.5 million in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 71 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (29%), Mexico (24%), United Kingdom (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Argentina grew fastest (+470% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.4M | 29% |
| Mexico | $2.1M | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 18% |
| Argentina | $1.4M | 17% |
| Canada | $652K | 7.7% |
| Costa Rica | $282K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $47K | 0.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $41K | 0.5% |
| Chile | $24K | 0.3% |
| Bahamas | $17K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States spiral welded line pipe imports (HS 7305.19): 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 7305.19: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (not seamless), (not longitudinally welded), having circular cross-sections, external diameter exceeds 406.4mm.
Common questions
What is the value of spiral welded line pipe imported by the United States?
The United States imported spiral welded line pipe worth $41.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 144 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply spiral welded line pipe to the United States?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($38.7 million), followed by Canada (4%) and Japan (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 353% on the year.
What is the average import price of spiral welded line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spiral welded line pipe to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $187.4 million in 2017 to $41.8 million in 2024, a fall of 78%. The peak was 2018 at $371.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $120.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export spiral welded line pipe?
Yes. The United States exported $8.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Mexico and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $33.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for spiral welded line pipe?
The HS code for spiral welded line pipe is subheading 7305.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7305 page.
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