Thin stainless strip exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $20.7 million of thin stainless strip in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 72 countries for exports of this product. That is 34% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $40.7 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 | $20.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $31.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $24.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $25.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $24.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $34.0M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $40.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2017 | $27.0M | 6.2K t |
Where the United States exports thin stainless strip to
Most of it went to Mexico (41%), Canada (20%), Brazil (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $8.5M | 41% |
| Canada | $4.2M | 20% |
| Brazil | $2.4M | 12% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 5.5% |
| South Korea | $999K | 4.8% |
| Japan | $715K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $496K | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $373K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $251K | 1.2% |
| China | $179K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.22 per kg, 78% above the world average of $2.93. 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 strip imports to the United States
Imports of thin stainless strip by the United States reached $7.8 million in 2024 (438 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 164 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from France (48%), Taiwan (11%), Germany (7%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.8M | 48% |
| Taiwan | $887K | 11% |
| Germany | $535K | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $471K | 6% |
| Mexico | $391K | 5% |
| Sweden | $343K | 4.4% |
| India | $339K | 4.3% |
| Canada | $171K | 2.2% |
| China | $169K | 2.2% |
| Austria | $136K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States thin stainless strip exports (HS 7220.12): 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 7220.12: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 4.75mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thin stainless strip exported by the United States?
The United States exported thin stainless strip worth $20.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 72 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries buy thin stainless strip from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by Canada (20%) and Brazil (12%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 61 buyer countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 871% on the year.
What is the average export price of thin stainless strip per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.22 per kg in 2024, 78% above the world average of $2.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of thin stainless strip from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $27.0 million in 2017 to $20.7 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $40.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import thin stainless strip?
Yes. The United States imported $7.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Taiwan and Germany. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for thin stainless strip?
The HS code for thin stainless strip is subheading 7220.12. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7220 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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