Very thin cold-rolled stainless imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported very thin cold-rolled stainless worth $244.1 million (92.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 180 countries. That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $456.2 million.
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 | $244.1M | 92.5K t |
| 2023 | $255.2M | 90.4K t |
| 2022 | $456.2M | 140.6K t |
| 2021 | $287.9M | 111.7K t |
| 2020 | $165.0M | 69.6K t |
| 2019 | $192.9M | 86.8K t |
| 2018 | $255.2M | 107.0K t |
| 2017 | $309.2M | 140.7K t |
Where the United States imports very thin cold-rolled stainless from
Most of the value came from Taiwan (21%), Vietnam (18%), Mexico (17%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $51.6M | 21% |
| Vietnam | $42.9M | 18% |
| Mexico | $41.8M | 17% |
| France | $29.8M | 12% |
| Spain | $20.7M | 8.5% |
| South Korea | $10.9M | 4.5% |
| India | $10.1M | 4.1% |
| Indonesia | $7.8M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $6.2M | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $4.2M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.64 per kg, 22% above the world average of $2.17. 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 thin cold-rolled stainless exports from the United States
Exports of very thin cold-rolled stainless by the United States reached $112.9 million in 2024 (31.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Mexico (46%), Canada (38%), Vietnam (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+522% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $51.6M | 46% |
| Canada | $42.7M | 38% |
| Vietnam | $4.1M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $2.0M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 1.2% |
| China | $1.2M | 1.1% |
| Poland | $866K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $857K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States very thin cold-rolled stainless imports (HS 7219.34): 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 7219.34: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mm.
Common questions
What is the value of very thin cold-rolled stainless imported by the United States?
The United States imported very thin cold-rolled stainless worth $244.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 92.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 180 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply very thin cold-rolled stainless to the United States?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($51.6 million), followed by Vietnam (18%) and Mexico (17%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of very thin cold-rolled stainless per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $2.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of very thin cold-rolled stainless to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $309.2 million in 2017 to $244.1 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $456.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $270.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export very thin cold-rolled stainless?
Yes. The United States exported $112.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Vietnam. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $131.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for very thin cold-rolled stainless?
The HS code for very thin cold-rolled stainless is subheading 7219.34. 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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