Steel bridge structure imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $60.3 million of steel bridge structure in 2024 (13.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 189 countries. Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $78.8 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 | $60.3M | 13.0K t |
| 2023 | $78.8M | 17.6K t |
| 2022 | $65.2M | 15.6K t |
| 2021 | $44.4M | 12.5K t |
| 2020 | $49.1M | 11.5K t |
| 2019 | $40.5M | 10.8K t |
| 2018 | $39.7M | 13.2K t |
| 2017 | $16.3M | 4.7K t |
Where the United States imports steel bridge structure from
Most of the value came from Italy (48%), Canada (40%), Indonesia (4%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+274% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $29.2M | 49% |
| Canada | $24.1M | 40% |
| Indonesia | $2.2M | 3.6% |
| China | $1.3M | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $969K | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $481K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $341K | 0.6% |
| New Zealand | $320K | 0.5% |
| Ecuador | $253K | 0.4% |
| Mexico | $243K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.63 per kg, 165% above the world average of $1.75. 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 bridge structure exports from the United States
The United States exported $59.2 million of steel bridge structure in 2024 (10.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 104 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (32%), Colombia (21%), New Zealand (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+680% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $18.7M | 32% |
| Colombia | $12.7M | 21% |
| New Zealand | $6.0M | 10% |
| Costa Rica | $4.5M | 7.7% |
| Mexico | $3.8M | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 4% |
| Chile | $2.3M | 3.9% |
| Australia | $1.8M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| Indonesia | $1.1M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States steel bridge structure imports (HS 7308.10): 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 7308.10: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, bridges and bridge-sections.
Common questions
What is the value of steel bridge structure imported by the United States?
The United States imported steel bridge structure worth $60.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 189 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel bridge structure to the United States?
Italy was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($29.2 million), followed by Canada (40%) and Indonesia (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 361% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel bridge structure per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.63 per kg in 2024, 165% above the world average of $1.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel bridge structure to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.3 million in 2017 to $60.3 million in 2024, an increase of 271%. The peak was 2023 at $78.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export steel bridge structure?
Yes. The United States exported $59.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Colombia and New Zealand. That compares with imports of $60.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for steel bridge structure?
The HS code for steel bridge structure is subheading 7308.10. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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