Steel wire rope exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of steel wire rope by the United States reached $38.6 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 161 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $39.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $32.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $29.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $32.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $44.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $38.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $36.0M | 3.5K t |
Where the United States exports steel wire rope to
Most of it went to Canada (25%), Mexico (19%), Japan (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $9.8M | 25% |
| Mexico | $7.3M | 19% |
| Japan | $3.2M | 8.2% |
| Brazil | $2.9M | 7.6% |
| China | $2.2M | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 4.4% |
| Colombia | $1.5M | 4% |
| Netherlands | $654K | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $613K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $588K | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.96 per kg, 177% above the world average of $3.96. 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 wire rope imports to the United States
Imports of steel wire rope by the United States reached $36.5 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 214 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from China (44%), India (10%), Indonesia (6%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.2M | 44% |
| India | $3.8M | 10% |
| Indonesia | $2.0M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 4.7% |
| Vietnam | $1.6M | 4.5% |
| Mexico | $1.5M | 4% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| Canada | $983K | 2.7% |
| Japan | $687K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States steel wire rope exports (HS 7312.90): 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 7312.90: Iron or steel: plaited bands, slings and the like, not electrically insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire rope exported by the United States?
The United States exported steel wire rope worth $38.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 161 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel wire rope from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by Mexico (19%) and Japan (8%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 133 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 587% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel wire rope per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.96 per kg in 2024, 177% above the world average of $3.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of steel wire rope from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $36.0 million in 2017 to $38.6 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2019 at $44.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.6 million a year.
Does the United States also import steel wire rope?
Yes. The United States imported $36.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Indonesia. That compares with exports of $38.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for steel wire rope?
The HS code for steel wire rope is subheading 7312.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7312 page.
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