Steel butt welding fitting imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $309.7 million of steel butt welding fitting in 2024 (81.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 201 countries. Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $309.7M | 81.9K t |
| 2023 | $295.9M | 74.6K t |
| 2022 | $244.7M | 69.3K t |
| 2021 | $117.7M | 41.8K t |
| 2020 | $135.3M | 45.7K t |
| 2019 | $290.0M | 92.1K t |
| 2018 | $295.6M | 92.1K t |
| 2017 | $214.6M | 76.7K t |
Where the United States imports steel butt welding fitting from
Most of the value came from Italy (28%), South Korea (24%), Malaysia (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $85.6M | 28% |
| South Korea | $74.4M | 24% |
| Malaysia | $38.0M | 12% |
| Canada | $25.0M | 8.1% |
| Austria | $18.4M | 5.9% |
| Vietnam | $13.8M | 4.5% |
| Thailand | $13.7M | 4.4% |
| Taiwan | $10.2M | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $6.4M | 2.1% |
| India | $5.8M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.78 per kg, close to the world average of $3.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel butt welding fitting exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported steel butt welding fitting worth $54.7 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 117 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Qatar (35%), Canada (19%), Mexico (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Trinidad and Tobago grew fastest (+430% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $19.3M | 35% |
| Canada | $10.6M | 19% |
| Mexico | $7.9M | 14% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| Angola | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| China | $1.2M | 2.2% |
| Colombia | $1.1M | 2% |
| Indonesia | $790K | 1.4% |
| Peru | $734K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States steel butt welding fitting imports (HS 7307.93): 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 7307.93: Iron or steel: tube or pipe fittings, butt welding fittings, other than stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel butt welding fitting imported by the United States?
The United States imported steel butt welding fitting worth $309.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 81.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 201 countries worldwide, with 19% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel butt welding fitting to the United States?
Italy was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($85.6 million), followed by South Korea (24%) and Malaysia (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel butt welding fitting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.78 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $3.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel butt welding fitting to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $214.6 million in 2017 to $309.7 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $237.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export steel butt welding fitting?
Yes. The United States exported $54.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Canada and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $254.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel butt welding fitting?
The HS code for steel butt welding fitting is subheading 7307.93. 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?
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