Thick stainless coil exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported thick stainless coil worth $101.9 million (53.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 62 countries. Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $172.1 million.
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 | $101.9M | 53.4K t |
| 2023 | $111.9M | 34.4K t |
| 2022 | $110.0M | 45.3K t |
| 2021 | $77.0M | 29.1K t |
| 2020 | $28.8M | 12.4K t |
| 2019 | $54.6M | 23.2K t |
| 2018 | $109.3M | 53.5K t |
| 2017 | $172.1M | 90.6K t |
Where the United States exports thick stainless coil to
Mexico alone took 89% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $90.4M | 89% |
| Canada | $10.3M | 10% |
| Brazil | $561K | 0.6% |
| Honduras | $157K | 0.2% |
| Barbados | $96K | 0.1% |
| Guyana | $48K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $37K | 0% |
| France | $35K | 0% |
| Turkey | $34K | 0% |
| Nicaragua | $32K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.91 per kg, close to the world average of $2.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Thick stainless coil imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported thick stainless coil worth $86.0 million (30.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Most of the value came from Indonesia (31%), Sweden (22%), Japan (16%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $26.7M | 31% |
| Sweden | $19.1M | 22% |
| Japan | $13.8M | 16% |
| Malaysia | $13.4M | 16% |
| Belgium | $5.8M | 6.7% |
| China | $3.7M | 4.3% |
| India | $961K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $664K | 0.8% |
| Finland | $510K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $492K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States thick stainless coil exports (HS 7219.12): 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 7219.12: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thick stainless coil exported by the United States?
The United States exported thick stainless coil worth $101.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 53.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 62 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy thick stainless coil from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 89% of the value ($90.4 million), followed by Canada (10%) and Brazil (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. Barbados grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average export price of thick stainless coil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.91 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $2.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of thick stainless coil from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $172.1 million in 2017 to $101.9 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2017 at $172.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $95.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import thick stainless coil?
Yes. The United States imported $86.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, Sweden and Japan. That compares with exports of $101.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for thick stainless coil?
The HS code for thick stainless coil is subheading 7219.12. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7219 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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