Stainless seamless drill pipe exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $19.5 million of stainless seamless drill pipe in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 79 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $19.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $23.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $15.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $21.1M | 30.7K t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $23.7M | 4.5K t |
Where the United States exports stainless seamless drill pipe to
The largest buyer markets were Azerbaijan (24%), Egypt (16%), Singapore (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $4.8M | 25% |
| Egypt | $3.2M | 16% |
| Singapore | $2.0M | 11% |
| Australia | $1.9M | 9.5% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 8.2% |
| Norway | $1.3M | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $687K | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $591K | 3% |
| Brazil | $342K | 1.8% |
| Canada | $341K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.22 per kg, 204% above the world average of $4.02. 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.
Stainless seamless drill pipe imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported stainless seamless drill pipe worth $386 thousand (48 tonnes). The largest suppliers were India (36%), Germany (14%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+621% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $138K | 36% |
| Germany | $54K | 14% |
| China | $39K | 10% |
| Italy | $31K | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 6.8% |
| Austria | $19K | 4.9% |
| Australia | $17K | 4.3% |
| Angola | $15K | 3.8% |
| Guyana | $12K | 3.1% |
| Canada | $8K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States stainless seamless drill pipe exports (HS 7304.22): 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 7304.22: Steel, stainless: seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless seamless drill pipe exported by the United States?
The United States exported stainless seamless drill pipe worth $19.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 79 countries worldwide, with 19% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy stainless seamless drill pipe from the United States?
Azerbaijan was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Egypt (16%) and Singapore (10%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 59 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 531% on the year.
What is the average export price of stainless seamless drill pipe per kg?
The average declared export value was about $12.22 per kg in 2024, 204% above the world average of $4.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of stainless seamless drill pipe from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.7 million in 2017 to $19.5 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2017 at $23.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import stainless seamless drill pipe?
Yes. The United States imported $386 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Germany and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $19.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless seamless drill pipe?
The HS code for stainless seamless drill pipe is subheading 7304.22. 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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