Stainless strip (other processing) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of stainless strip (other processing) by the United States reached $59.1 million in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 97 countries for exports of this product. That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $91.4 million.
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 | $59.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $72.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $88.3M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $91.3M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $66.0M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $69.4M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $90.2M | 12.2K t |
| 2017 | $91.4M | 12.9K t |
Where the United States exports stainless strip (other processing) to
Most of it went to Mexico (22%), Canada (21%), China (11%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $13.2M | 22% |
| Canada | $12.3M | 21% |
| China | $6.8M | 11% |
| Germany | $5.6M | 9.5% |
| Italy | $5.3M | 8.9% |
| Singapore | $4.2M | 7.1% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 2.8% |
| France | $993K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $937K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $728K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.40 per kg, 90% above the world average of $4.94. 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 strip (other processing) imports to the United States
Imports of stainless strip (other processing) by the United States reached $26.3 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 188 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Malaysia (20%), Sweden (14%), Japan (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $5.3M | 20% |
| Sweden | $3.7M | 14% |
| Japan | $3.2M | 12% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 8% |
| Thailand | $1.8M | 6.9% |
| France | $1.6M | 6.3% |
| China | $1.4M | 5.4% |
| Indonesia | $1.2M | 4.8% |
| India | $867K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $776K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States stainless strip (other processing) exports (HS 7220.90): 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 7220.90: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, n.e.c. in heading no 7220.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless strip (other processing) exported by the United States?
The United States exported stainless strip (other processing) worth $59.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 97 countries worldwide, with 13% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy stainless strip (other processing) from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by Canada (21%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 87 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 27% on the year.
What is the average export price of stainless strip (other processing) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $9.40 per kg in 2024, 90% above the world average of $4.94 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 strip (other processing) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $91.4 million in 2017 to $59.1 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2017 at $91.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $78.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import stainless strip (other processing)?
Yes. The United States imported $26.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malaysia, Sweden and Japan. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $32.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless strip (other processing)?
The HS code for stainless strip (other processing) is subheading 7220.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7220 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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