Steel wool and scourers imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported steel wool and scourers worth $32.6 million (6.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 213 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 14% 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 | $32.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $28.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $37.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $33.7M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $29.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $29.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $36.0M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $31.9M | 7.1K t |
Where the United States imports steel wool and scourers from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), India (30%), Mexico (19%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.0M | 40% |
| India | $9.7M | 30% |
| Mexico | $6.1M | 19% |
| Vietnam | $885K | 2.7% |
| Cambodia | $560K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $446K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $279K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $262K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $237K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $184K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.75 per kg, close to the world average of $3.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel wool and scourers exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported steel wool and scourers worth $8.4 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 137 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (43%), Mexico (25%), Netherlands (3%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $3.6M | 43% |
| Mexico | $2.1M | 25% |
| Netherlands | $262K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $176K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $155K | 1.8% |
| Ghana | $153K | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $148K | 1.8% |
| Nigeria | $140K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $139K | 1.7% |
| Bahamas | $103K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States steel wool and scourers imports (HS 7323.10): 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 7323.10: Iron or steel: wool, pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wool and scourers imported by the United States?
The United States imported steel wool and scourers worth $32.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 213 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wool and scourers to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($13.0 million), followed by India (30%) and Mexico (19%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 315% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wool and scourers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.75 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $3.99 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 wool and scourers to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.9 million in 2017 to $32.6 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $37.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export steel wool and scourers?
Yes. The United States exported $8.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the Netherlands. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $24.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wool and scourers?
The HS code for steel wool and scourers is subheading 7323.10. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7323 page.
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