Steel blooms and billets exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of steel blooms and billets by the United States reached $16.3 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 97 countries. That is 42% 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 | $16.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $19.5M | 13.0K t |
Where the United States exports steel blooms and billets to
The largest buyer markets were Egypt (37%), Trinidad and Tobago (26%), Netherlands (10%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $6.0M | 37% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $4.2M | 26% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 10% |
| Mexico | $1.4M | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | $536K | 3.3% |
| Qatar | $465K | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $278K | 1.7% |
| Canada | $225K | 1.4% |
| Bermuda | $177K | 1.1% |
| China | $150K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.69 per kg, 1237% above the world average of $0.65. 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 blooms and billets imports to the United States
Imports of steel blooms and billets by the United States reached $2.9 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.6M | 53% |
| United Kingdom | $617K | 21% |
| China | $264K | 9% |
| Denmark | $257K | 8.8% |
| Costa Rica | $47K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $41K | 1.4% |
| Mexico | $36K | 1.2% |
| Canada | $34K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $20K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States steel blooms and billets exports (HS 7206.90): 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 7206.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: primary forms (excluding ingots and iron of heading no. 7203).
Common questions
What is the value of steel blooms and billets exported by the United States?
The United States exported steel blooms and billets worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 97 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel blooms and billets from the United States?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Trinidad and Tobago (26%) and the Netherlands (10%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 65 buyer countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 343% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel blooms and billets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.69 per kg in 2024, 1237% above the world average of $0.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of steel blooms and billets from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19.5 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2017 at $19.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import steel blooms and billets?
Yes. The United States imported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the United Kingdom and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel blooms and billets?
The HS code for steel blooms and billets is subheading 7206.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7206 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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