Stainless steel elbow exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported stainless steel elbow worth $355.6 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 141 countries for exports of this product. That is 8% more than in 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 | $355.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $328.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $349.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $298.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $253.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $271.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $274.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $274.1M | 4.1K t |
Where the United States exports stainless steel elbow to
The largest buyer markets were India (13%), Canada (13%), Japan (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $47.2M | 13% |
| Canada | $45.6M | 13% |
| Japan | $34.9M | 9.8% |
| Netherlands | $22.4M | 6.3% |
| China | $21.4M | 6% |
| Mexico | $20.9M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $16.5M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $15.3M | 4.3% |
| Singapore | $14.1M | 4% |
| Malaysia | $12.5M | 3.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $96.96 per kg, 378% above the world average of $20.30. 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 steel elbow imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported stainless steel elbow worth $142.6 million (10.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 214 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Italy (21%), China (18%), Taiwan (13%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $29.3M | 21% |
| China | $26.0M | 18% |
| Taiwan | $18.3M | 13% |
| Vietnam | $14.4M | 10% |
| South Korea | $12.3M | 8.6% |
| India | $9.5M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $5.4M | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $4.7M | 3.3% |
| Canada | $4.1M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $3.5M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States stainless steel elbow exports (HS 7307.22): 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 7307.22: Steel, stainless: tube or pipe fittings, threaded elbows, bends and sleeves.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel elbow exported by the United States?
The United States exported stainless steel elbow worth $355.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 141 countries worldwide, with 30% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy stainless steel elbow from the United States?
India was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($47.2 million), followed by Canada (13%) and Japan (10%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 138 buyer countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average export price of stainless steel elbow per kg?
The average declared export value was about $96.96 per kg in 2024, 378% above the world average of $20.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of stainless steel elbow from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $274.1 million in 2017 to $355.6 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $300.6 million a year.
Does the United States also import stainless steel elbow?
Yes. The United States imported $142.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, China and Taiwan. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $213.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel elbow?
The HS code for stainless steel elbow is subheading 7307.22. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7307 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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