Very thick stainless coil imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of very thick stainless coil by the United States reached $18.1 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 138 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 46% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
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 | $18.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 1.7K t |
Where the United States imports very thick stainless coil from
Sweden alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+701% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $9.4M | 52% |
| Belgium | $7.4M | 41% |
| Switzerland | $845K | 4.7% |
| Canada | $195K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $159K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $44K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 0.1% |
| China | $24K | 0.1% |
| India | $15K | 0.1% |
| France | $6K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.93 per kg, 53% above the world average of $2.57. 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.
Very thick stainless coil exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported very thick stainless coil worth $10.6 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 64 countries. Mexico alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $7.6M | 72% |
| Canada | $644K | 6.1% |
| India | $597K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $322K | 3% |
| Spain | $236K | 2.2% |
| Nicaragua | $234K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $149K | 1.4% |
| Finland | $127K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $122K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $81K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States very thick stainless coil imports (HS 7219.11): 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 7219.11: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of very thick stainless coil imported by the United States?
The United States imported very thick stainless coil worth $18.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 138 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply very thick stainless coil to the United States?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by Belgium (41%) and Switzerland (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 701% on the year.
What is the average import price of very thick stainless coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.93 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $2.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of very thick stainless coil to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $18.1 million in 2024, an increase of 237%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export very thick stainless coil?
Yes. The United States exported $10.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and India. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for very thick stainless coil?
The HS code for very thick stainless coil is subheading 7219.11. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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