Welded alloy steel tube exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of welded alloy steel tube by the United States reached $90.5 million in 2024 (21.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 112 countries. Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $167.4 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 | $90.5M | 21.9K t |
| 2023 | $107.4M | 27.2K t |
| 2022 | $131.2M | 31.3K t |
| 2021 | $119.3M | 33.6K t |
| 2020 | $97.6M | 26.5K t |
| 2019 | $126.6M | 35.6K t |
| 2018 | $167.4M | 48.9K t |
| 2017 | $132.4M | 42.6K t |
Where the United States exports welded alloy steel tube to
Mexico alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $51.0M | 56% |
| Canada | $15.4M | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.3M | 7% |
| India | $4.0M | 4.4% |
| Indonesia | $2.6M | 2.8% |
| France | $1.5M | 1.6% |
| Kuwait | $769K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $754K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $685K | 0.8% |
| Brazil | $549K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.13 per kg, 79% above the world average of $2.31. 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.
Welded alloy steel tube imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported welded alloy steel tube worth $78.8 million (29.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 199 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Canada (32%), Japan (25%), Belgium (21%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $25.0M | 32% |
| Japan | $19.5M | 25% |
| Belgium | $16.2M | 21% |
| South Korea | $8.5M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| Vietnam | $887K | 1.1% |
| Mexico | $773K | 1% |
| China | $771K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $770K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States welded alloy steel tube exports (HS 7306.50): 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 7306.50: Steel, alloy: tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (other than stainless steel or seamless), welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded alloy steel tube exported by the United States?
The United States exported welded alloy steel tube worth $90.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 112 countries worldwide, with 12% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy welded alloy steel tube from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($51.0 million), followed by Canada (17%) and Saudi Arabia (7%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 92 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average export price of welded alloy steel tube per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.13 per kg in 2024, 79% above the world average of $2.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of welded alloy steel tube from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $132.4 million in 2017 to $90.5 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2018 at $167.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $121.6 million a year.
Does the United States also import welded alloy steel tube?
Yes. The United States imported $78.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Japan and Belgium. That compares with exports of $90.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for welded alloy steel tube?
The HS code for welded alloy steel tube is subheading 7306.50. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 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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