Steel turnings and chips imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel turnings and chips by the United States reached $569.0 million in 2024 (1.43 million tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 106 countries. Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $917.2 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 | $569.0M | 1.43M t |
| 2023 | $711.9M | 1.61M t |
| 2022 | $858.1M | 1.65M t |
| 2021 | $917.2M | 1.94M t |
| 2020 | $481.6M | 1.65M t |
| 2019 | $531.9M | 1.74M t |
| 2018 | $583.1M | 1.61M t |
| 2017 | $507.4M | 1.47M t |
Where the United States imports steel turnings and chips from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $290.0M | 51% |
| Mexico | $168.5M | 30% |
| Netherlands | $39.0M | 6.9% |
| Sweden | $30.1M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $23.9M | 4.2% |
| Poland | $14.3M | 2.5% |
| Egypt | $1.8M | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $1.4M | 0.2% |
| Japan | $55K | 0% |
| Saint Lucia | $27K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.40 per kg, close to the world average of $0.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel turnings and chips exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported steel turnings and chips worth $140.5 million (498.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 102 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (36%), Pakistan (35%), Canada (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+217% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $51.1M | 36% |
| Pakistan | $48.5M | 35% |
| Canada | $18.3M | 13% |
| India | $8.6M | 6.1% |
| Peru | $8.0M | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 0.8% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $714K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $371K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States steel turnings and chips imports (HS 7204.41): 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 7204.41: Ferrous waste and scrap: turnings, shavings, chips, milling waste, sawdust, fillings, trimmings and stampings, whether or not in bundles.
Common questions
What is the value of steel turnings and chips imported by the United States?
The United States imported steel turnings and chips worth $569.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.43 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 106 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel turnings and chips to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($290.0 million), followed by Mexico (30%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 460% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel turnings and chips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $0.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel turnings and chips to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $507.4 million in 2017 to $569.0 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2021 at $917.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $645.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export steel turnings and chips?
Yes. The United States exported $140.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Pakistan and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $428.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel turnings and chips?
The HS code for steel turnings and chips is subheading 7204.41. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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