Steel sections small imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $59.0 million of steel sections small in 2024 (50.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 200 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 4% from 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 | $59.0M | 50.8K t |
| 2023 | $61.7M | 52.9K t |
| 2022 | $63.3M | 46.8K t |
| 2021 | $51.3M | 49.7K t |
| 2020 | $32.4M | 42.5K t |
| 2019 | $32.3M | 40.5K t |
| 2018 | $39.8M | 50.3K t |
| 2017 | $37.9M | 46.3K t |
Where the United States imports steel sections small from
Canada alone supplied 61% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $35.7M | 61% |
| Mexico | $20.7M | 35% |
| United Kingdom | $782K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $648K | 1.1% |
| China | $341K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $214K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $123K | 0.2% |
| India | $108K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $65K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $60K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, 33% above the world average of $0.87. 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 sections small exports from the United States
The United States exported $16.4 million of steel sections small in 2024 (22.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 103 countries for exports of this product. Mexico alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Dominican Republic grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $9.2M | 56% |
| Canada | $4.2M | 26% |
| Singapore | $1.3M | 7.7% |
| Dominican Republic | $857K | 5.2% |
| Bahamas | $201K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $81K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $67K | 0.4% |
| Guatemala | $57K | 0.4% |
| Israel | $53K | 0.3% |
| Honduras | $51K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States steel sections small imports (HS 7216.10): 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 7216.10: Iron or non-alloy steel: U, I or H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm.
Common questions
What is the value of steel sections small imported by the United States?
The United States imported steel sections small worth $59.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 200 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel sections small to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($35.7 million), followed by Mexico (35%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 610% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel sections small per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $0.87 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 sections small to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.9 million in 2017 to $59.0 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2022 at $63.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $47.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export steel sections small?
Yes. The United States exported $16.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Singapore. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $42.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel sections small?
The HS code for steel sections small is subheading 7216.10. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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