Stainless steel bar imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless steel bar by the United States reached $90.5 million in 2024 (17.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 171 countries. Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $90.5M | 17.6K t |
| 2023 | $84.6M | 14.5K t |
| 2022 | $99.5M | 16.3K t |
| 2021 | $86.2M | 18.1K t |
| 2020 | $54.2M | 13.4K t |
| 2019 | $65.6M | 16.4K t |
| 2018 | $71.1M | 16.6K t |
| 2017 | $66.8M | 17.1K t |
Where the United States imports stainless steel bar from
The largest suppliers were Portugal (46%), Italy (32%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $41.5M | 46% |
| Italy | $28.6M | 32% |
| Germany | $9.7M | 11% |
| Spain | $2.8M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $2.1M | 2.4% |
| China | $1.0M | 1.1% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $988K | 1.1% |
| India | $610K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $549K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.14 per kg, close to the world average of $4.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stainless steel bar exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported stainless steel bar worth $32.2 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 87 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (24%), Mexico (18%), Brazil (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $7.9M | 24% |
| Mexico | $5.6M | 18% |
| Brazil | $4.5M | 14% |
| China | $2.5M | 7.8% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 4.7% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 3.3% |
| India | $1.0M | 3.2% |
| Australia | $797K | 2.5% |
| Vietnam | $728K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States stainless steel bar imports (HS 7222.19): 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 7222.19: Steel, stainless: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, other than of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel bar imported by the United States?
The United States imported stainless steel bar worth $90.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 171 countries worldwide, with 19% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel bar to the United States?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($41.5 million), followed by Italy (32%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 390% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.14 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $4.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless steel bar to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $66.8 million in 2017 to $90.5 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2022 at $99.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $77.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export stainless steel bar?
Yes. The United States exported $32.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $58.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel bar?
The HS code for stainless steel bar is subheading 7222.19. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7222 page.
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