Stainless butt welding fitting imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $155.8 million of stainless butt welding fitting in 2024 (12.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 191 countries. Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $155.8M | 12.7K t |
| 2023 | $140.2M | 11.1K t |
| 2022 | $194.4M | 13.5K t |
| 2021 | $86.5M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $71.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $106.8M | 10.6K t |
| 2018 | $101.3M | 9.9K t |
| 2017 | $82.2M | 8.8K t |
Where the United States imports stainless butt welding fitting from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (37%), Malaysia (14%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $58.3M | 37% |
| Malaysia | $22.0M | 14% |
| China | $18.8M | 12% |
| Taiwan | $18.0M | 12% |
| Canada | $11.1M | 7.1% |
| Thailand | $5.9M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $5.8M | 3.7% |
| India | $2.6M | 1.7% |
| Mexico | $2.3M | 1.5% |
| Spain | $2.2M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.31 per kg, close to the world average of $13.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stainless butt welding fitting exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported stainless butt welding fitting worth $61.6 million (939 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 114 countries. Most of it went to China (22%), Canada (13%), Japan (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.3M | 22% |
| Canada | $8.3M | 13% |
| Japan | $8.0M | 13% |
| Singapore | $4.8M | 7.8% |
| Malaysia | $4.4M | 7.1% |
| Mexico | $3.0M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $2.4M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 2.8% |
| Angola | $1.6M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States stainless butt welding fitting imports (HS 7307.23): 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 7307.23: Steel, stainless: tube or pipe fittings, butt welding fittings.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless butt welding fitting imported by the United States?
The United States imported stainless butt welding fitting worth $155.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 191 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless butt welding fitting to the United States?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($58.3 million), followed by Malaysia (14%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless butt welding fitting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.31 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $13.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless butt welding fitting to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $82.2 million in 2017 to $155.8 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. The peak was 2022 at $194.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $117.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export stainless butt welding fitting?
Yes. The United States exported $61.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Canada and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $94.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless butt welding fitting?
The HS code for stainless butt welding fitting is subheading 7307.23. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7307 page.
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