Steel angles small imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported steel angles small worth $97.7 million (98.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 211 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $147.2 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 | $97.7M | 98.3K t |
| 2023 | $95.2M | 105.5K t |
| 2022 | $147.2M | 124.5K t |
| 2021 | $135.6M | 141.5K t |
| 2020 | $48.7M | 76.6K t |
| 2019 | $33.1M | 50.5K t |
| 2018 | $40.9M | 57.0K t |
| 2017 | $59.2M | 89.7K t |
Where the United States imports steel angles small from
One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 56% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $54.6M | 56% |
| Canada | $37.5M | 38% |
| Turkey | $2.6M | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $1.3M | 1.4% |
| China | $1.2M | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $158K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $86K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $57K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $51K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $26K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, 38% above the world average of $0.72. 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.
Steel angles small exports from the United States
The United States exported $44.9 million of steel angles small in 2024 (38.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 113 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 53% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $23.8M | 53% |
| Canada | $19.5M | 44% |
| Dominican Republic | $475K | 1.1% |
| Honduras | $368K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $148K | 0.3% |
| Bahamas | $75K | 0.2% |
| El Salvador | $69K | 0.2% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $55K | 0.1% |
| Israel | $54K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $37K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States steel angles small imports (HS 7216.21): 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 7216.21: Iron or non-alloy steel: L sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm.
Common questions
What is the value of steel angles small imported by the United States?
The United States imported steel angles small worth $97.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 98.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 211 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel angles small to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($54.6 million), followed by Canada (38%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel angles small per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $0.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel angles small to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.2 million in 2017 to $97.7 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2022 at $147.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $82.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export steel angles small?
Yes. The United States exported $44.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and the Dominican Republic. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $52.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel angles small?
The HS code for steel angles small is subheading 7216.21. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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