Steel H-sections imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel h-sections by the United States reached $290.8 million in 2024 (287.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 194 countries. Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $365.6 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 | $290.8M | 287.2K t |
| 2023 | $278.2M | 269.0K t |
| 2022 | $365.6M | 296.8K t |
| 2021 | $230.1M | 243.5K t |
| 2020 | $115.6M | 163.9K t |
| 2019 | $184.6M | 243.3K t |
| 2018 | $203.2M | 263.9K t |
| 2017 | $227.0M | 322.4K t |
Where the United States imports steel h-sections from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (35%), Luxembourg (20%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $101.3M | 35% |
| Luxembourg | $59.5M | 21% |
| United Arab Emirates | $44.4M | 15% |
| Canada | $29.9M | 10% |
| Mexico | $14.2M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $14.1M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $10.1M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $9.2M | 3.2% |
| China | $4.9M | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $1.3M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, 31% above the world average of $0.77. 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 H-sections exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported steel h-sections worth $240.5 million (224.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 101 countries for exports of this product. Canada alone took 93% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $224.8M | 94% |
| Mexico | $8.1M | 3.4% |
| Costa Rica | $3.1M | 1.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.1M | 0.5% |
| Venezuela | $943K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $557K | 0.2% |
| Panama | $275K | 0.1% |
| China | $269K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $210K | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | $193K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States steel h-sections imports (HS 7216.33): 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 7216.33: Iron or non-alloy steel: H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of steel h-sections imported by the United States?
The United States imported steel h-sections worth $290.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 287.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 194 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel h-sections to the United States?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($101.3 million), followed by Luxembourg (20%) and the United Arab Emirates (15%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 464% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel h-sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $0.77 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 h-sections to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $227.0 million in 2017 to $290.8 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $365.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $236.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export steel h-sections?
Yes. The United States exported $240.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $50.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel h-sections?
The HS code for steel h-sections is subheading 7216.33. 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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