Thick hot-rolled pickled coil imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $51.9 million of thick hot-rolled pickled coil in 2024 (58.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 150 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $74.2 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 | $51.9M | 58.0K t |
| 2023 | $56.5M | 60.3K t |
| 2022 | $74.2M | 69.5K t |
| 2021 | $60.3M | 59.8K t |
| 2020 | $29.1M | 47.1K t |
| 2019 | $43.7M | 62.8K t |
| 2018 | $71.3M | 92.6K t |
| 2017 | $43.4M | 62.3K t |
Where the United States imports thick hot-rolled pickled coil from
Canada alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $41.4M | 80% |
| Netherlands | $4.2M | 8.1% |
| Belgium | $2.4M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $939K | 1.8% |
| Brazil | $866K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $565K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $155K | 0.3% |
| Mexico | $142K | 0.3% |
| France | $62K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, close to the world average of $0.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Thick hot-rolled pickled coil exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported thick hot-rolled pickled coil worth $41.9 million (38.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Mexico alone took 67% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $28.1M | 67% |
| Canada | $8.2M | 20% |
| Indonesia | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| India | $1.3M | 3% |
| Japan | $882K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $681K | 1.6% |
| Bahamas | $533K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $169K | 0.4% |
| Morocco | $129K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $111K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States thick hot-rolled pickled coil imports (HS 7208.25): 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 7208.25: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of thick hot-rolled pickled coil imported by the United States?
The United States imported thick hot-rolled pickled coil worth $51.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 150 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply thick hot-rolled pickled coil to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($41.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (8%) and Belgium (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 693% on the year.
What is the average import price of thick hot-rolled pickled coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of thick hot-rolled pickled coil to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.4 million in 2017 to $51.9 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $74.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $53.8 million a year.
Does the United States also export thick hot-rolled pickled coil?
Yes. The United States exported $41.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Indonesia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for thick hot-rolled pickled coil?
The HS code for thick hot-rolled pickled coil is subheading 7208.25. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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