Welded casing and tubing imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $943.2 million of welded casing and tubing in 2024 (811.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 152 countries. That is 48% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $2.19 billion.
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 | $943.2M | 811.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.82B | 978.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.19B | 1.11M t |
| 2021 | $803.8M | 648.4K t |
| 2020 | $373.1M | 486.2K t |
| 2019 | $819.8M | 884.6K t |
| 2018 | $928.1M | 975.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.33B | 1.55M t |
Where the United States imports welded casing and tubing from
Most of the value came from South Korea (48%), Canada (20%), Taiwan (17%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $451.0M | 48% |
| Canada | $190.5M | 20% |
| Taiwan | $163.2M | 17% |
| Turkey | $43.3M | 4.6% |
| Vietnam | $33.3M | 3.5% |
| Greece | $14.4M | 1.5% |
| Italy | $12.8M | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.8M | 1.2% |
| Philippines | $5.4M | 0.6% |
| Brunei | $4.1M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, close to the world average of $1.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Welded casing and tubing exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported welded casing and tubing worth $269.5 million (154.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 87 countries for exports of this product. Canada alone took 75% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $201.0M | 75% |
| Saudi Arabia | $21.9M | 8.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12.4M | 4.6% |
| Argentina | $6.5M | 2.4% |
| Qatar | $2.6M | 1% |
| Norway | $2.4M | 0.9% |
| Mexico | $2.3M | 0.9% |
| Kuwait | $2.3M | 0.8% |
| Colombia | $1.8M | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States welded casing and tubing imports (HS 7306.29): 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 7306.29: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): casing and tubing of a kind used in drilling for oil and gas (other than stainless steel or seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded casing and tubing imported by the United States?
The United States imported welded casing and tubing worth $943.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 811.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 152 countries worldwide, with 69% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded casing and tubing to the United States?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($451.0 million), followed by Canada (20%) and Taiwan (17%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 29 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of welded casing and tubing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of welded casing and tubing to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.33 billion in 2017 to $943.2 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $2.19 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.15 billion a year.
Does the United States also export welded casing and tubing?
Yes. The United States exported $269.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $673.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded casing and tubing?
The HS code for welded casing and tubing is subheading 7306.29. 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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