Stainless seamless line pipe imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported stainless seamless line pipe worth $58.4 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 195 countries. Value rose 26% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $110.0 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 | $58.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $46.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $110.0M | 48.7K t |
| 2021 | $76.9M | 45.4K t |
| 2020 | $22.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $38.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $43.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2017 | $56.2M | 11.3K t |
Where the United States imports stainless seamless line pipe from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (39%), South Korea (36%), India (7%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+465% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $23.1M | 40% |
| South Korea | $21.2M | 36% |
| India | $4.2M | 7.2% |
| Spain | $2.7M | 4.5% |
| China | $1.7M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $718K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $640K | 1.1% |
| France | $465K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $333K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.73 per kg, 257% above the world average of $4.68. 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 line pipe exports from the United States
Exports of stainless seamless line pipe by the United States reached $27.8 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 116 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (21%), Canada (9%), India (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+658% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $5.9M | 21% |
| Canada | $2.6M | 9.4% |
| India | $1.5M | 5.3% |
| Egypt | $1.5M | 5.3% |
| Philippines | $1.0M | 3.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $945K | 3.4% |
| Guyana | $944K | 3.4% |
| Indonesia | $902K | 3.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $887K | 3.2% |
| Costa Rica | $878K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States stainless seamless line pipe imports (HS 7304.11): 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 7304.11: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): seamless, line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines, of stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless seamless line pipe imported by the United States?
The United States imported stainless seamless line pipe worth $58.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 195 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless seamless line pipe to the United States?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($23.1 million), followed by South Korea (36%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 465% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless seamless line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.73 per kg in 2024, 257% above the world average of $4.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of stainless seamless line pipe to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.2 million in 2017 to $58.4 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $110.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export stainless seamless line pipe?
Yes. The United States exported $27.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and India. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $30.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless seamless line pipe?
The HS code for stainless seamless line pipe is subheading 7304.11. 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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