Stainless seamless casing imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless seamless casing by the United States reached $307.9 million in 2024 (29.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 165 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $307.9M | 29.5K t |
| 2023 | $348.0M | 45.6K t |
| 2022 | $189.9M | 32.8K t |
| 2021 | $144.6M | 22.2K t |
| 2020 | $200.2M | 22.5K t |
| 2019 | $198.2M | 32.1K t |
| 2018 | $148.6M | 19.9K t |
| 2017 | $99.5M | 16.3K t |
Where the United States imports stainless seamless casing from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+665% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $220.3M | 72% |
| Czech Republic | $40.5M | 13% |
| France | $16.4M | 5.3% |
| China | $6.8M | 2.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $3.7M | 1.2% |
| Austria | $3.4M | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $3.0M | 1% |
| Brazil | $2.6M | 0.9% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $1.8M | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.44 per kg, close to the world average of $9.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stainless seamless casing exports from the United States
Exports of stainless seamless casing by the United States reached $119.2 million in 2024 (10.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 99 countries for exports of this product. Guyana alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guyana | $81.5M | 68% |
| Angola | $7.9M | 6.6% |
| Brazil | $5.7M | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.6M | 3.8% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $3.3M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $2.3M | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 1.2% |
| Mexico | $1.3M | 1.1% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $978K | 0.8% |
| Republic of the Congo | $939K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States stainless seamless casing imports (HS 7304.24): 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 7304.24: Steel, stainless: seamless, casing and tubing, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless seamless casing imported by the United States?
The United States imported stainless seamless casing worth $307.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 165 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless seamless casing to the United States?
Japan was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($220.3 million), followed by the Czech Republic (13%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 669% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless seamless casing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.44 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $9.32 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 seamless casing to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $99.5 million in 2017 to $307.9 million in 2024, an increase of 209%. The peak was 2023 at $348.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $204.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export stainless seamless casing?
Yes. The United States exported $119.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guyana, Angola and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $188.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless seamless casing?
The HS code for stainless seamless casing is subheading 7304.24. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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