Thin stainless coil exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported thin stainless coil worth $37.7 million (14.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 70 countries. That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $56.8 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 | $37.7M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $28.8M | 16.1K t |
| 2022 | $16.5M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $41.8M | 13.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $16.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $51.8M | 24.9K t |
| 2017 | $56.8M | 31.4K t |
Where the United States exports thin stainless coil to
Mexico alone took 83% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $31.4M | 83% |
| Canada | $5.1M | 13% |
| South Korea | $376K | 1% |
| Italy | $169K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $168K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $108K | 0.3% |
| Barbados | $62K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $55K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $49K | 0.1% |
| Colombia | $49K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.60 per kg, 40% above the world average of $1.86. 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 stainless coil imports to the United States
The United States imported $1.0 million of thin stainless coil in 2024 (420 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Brazil (40%), South Korea (34%), Indonesia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $416K | 40% |
| South Korea | $356K | 34% |
| Indonesia | $106K | 10% |
| China | $54K | 5.2% |
| Canada | $36K | 3.4% |
| Denmark | $29K | 2.7% |
| India | $22K | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $15K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States thin stainless coil exports (HS 7219.14): 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 7219.14: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thin stainless coil exported by the United States?
The United States exported thin stainless coil worth $37.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 70 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy thin stainless coil from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 83% of the value ($31.4 million), followed by Canada (13%) and South Korea (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 41 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 744% on the year.
What is the average export price of thin stainless coil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.60 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $1.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of thin stainless coil from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $56.8 million in 2017 to $37.7 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2017 at $56.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import thin stainless coil?
Yes. The United States imported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Brazil, South Korea and Indonesia. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $36.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for thin stainless coil?
The HS code for thin stainless coil is subheading 7219.14. 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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