Thin hot-rolled pickled coil exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported thin hot-rolled pickled coil worth $356.6 million (301.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 77 countries for exports of this product. That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $356.6M | 301.5K t |
| 2023 | $324.7M | 280.2K t |
| 2022 | $234.0M | 206.4K t |
| 2021 | $241.8M | 246.8K t |
| 2020 | $152.4M | 189.3K t |
| 2019 | $194.7M | 216.1K t |
| 2018 | $212.6M | 228.7K t |
| 2017 | $207.5M | 250.9K t |
Where the United States exports thin hot-rolled pickled coil to
Mexico alone took 72% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $255.7M | 72% |
| Canada | $100.7M | 28% |
| India | $69K | 0% |
| France | $53K | 0% |
| China | $32K | 0% |
| Japan | $26K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0% |
| Brazil | $11K | 0% |
| Jordan | $9K | 0% |
| Tunisia | $9K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.18 per kg, 42% above the world average of $0.83. 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.
Thin hot-rolled pickled coil imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported thin hot-rolled pickled coil worth $142.4 million (167.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 156 countries. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $75.3M | 53% |
| South Korea | $21.3M | 15% |
| Belgium | $14.3M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $12.6M | 8.9% |
| Brazil | $10.6M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 3% |
| Mexico | $1.9M | 1.4% |
| Japan | $845K | 0.6% |
| France | $792K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $404K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States thin hot-rolled pickled coil exports (HS 7208.27): 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 7208.27: 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 less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thin hot-rolled pickled coil exported by the United States?
The United States exported thin hot-rolled pickled coil worth $356.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 301.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 77 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy thin hot-rolled pickled coil from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 72% of the value ($255.7 million), followed by Canada (28%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 27 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 258% on the year.
What is the average export price of thin hot-rolled pickled coil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.18 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $0.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of thin hot-rolled pickled coil from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $207.5 million in 2017 to $356.6 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $240.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import thin hot-rolled pickled coil?
Yes. The United States imported $142.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, South Korea and Belgium. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $214.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for thin hot-rolled pickled coil?
The HS code for thin hot-rolled pickled coil is subheading 7208.27. 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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