🇺🇸 United States imports of stainless steel bar coils: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United States imported stainless steel bar coils worth $149.8 million (34.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 161 countries. That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $270.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of stainless steel bar coils by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $149.8M | 34.6K t |
| 2023 | $158.1M | 31.2K t |
| 2022 | $270.1M | 50.9K t |
| 2021 | $175.9M | 43.2K t |
| 2020 | $92.9M | 26.9K t |
| 2019 | $116.0M | 33.2K t |
| 2018 | $142.3M | 38.9K t |
| 2017 | $125.9M | 39.4K t |
Where the United States imports stainless steel bar coils from
Most of the value came from Taiwan (20%), Sweden (17%), United Kingdom (15%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $29.9M | 20% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $24.8M | 17% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $22.7M | 15% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $22.6M | 15% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $20.4M | 14% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $19.9M | 13% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $6.9M | 4.6% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $1.5M | 1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $334K | 0.2% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $208K | 0.1% |
Average import price of stainless steel bar coils
The average declared value was about $4.33 per kg, 33% above the world average of $3.26. 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.
The United States also exports stainless steel bar coils
The United States exported $15.8 million of stainless steel bar coils in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (25%), Canada (17%), Mexico (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+602% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $4.0M | 25% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $2.6M | 17% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $2.4M | 15% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $2.0M | 12% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.5M | 9.4% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $761K | 4.8% |
| Taiwan | $427K | 2.7% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $327K | 2.1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $207K | 1.3% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $203K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7221: Stainless steel bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils.
Stainless steel bar coils trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of stainless steel bar coils imported by the United States?
The United States imported stainless steel bar coils worth $149.8 million in 2024 (34.6 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import stainless steel bar coils from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Taiwan (20%), Sweden (17%), United Kingdom (15%).
What is the average import price of stainless steel bar coils in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $4.33 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $3.26 per kg.
Does the United States export stainless steel bar coils?
Yes. The United States exported stainless steel bar coils worth $15.8 million in 2024, mainly to Germany, Canada, Mexico.
What is the HS code for stainless steel bar coils?
Stainless steel bar coils falls under HS heading 7221 (Stainless steel bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading stainless steel bar coils with the United States?
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