Zinc-coated steel sheet imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zinc-coated steel sheet by the United States reached $2.12 billion in 2024 (1.91 million tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 214 countries. Value rose 36% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.12B | 1.91M t |
| 2023 | $1.55B | 1.32M t |
| 2022 | $2.41B | 1.79M t |
| 2021 | $2.58B | 1.92M t |
| 2020 | $1.04B | 1.21M t |
| 2019 | $1.35B | 1.47M t |
| 2018 | $1.82B | 1.94M t |
| 2017 | $2.01B | 2.33M t |
Where the United States imports zinc-coated steel sheet from
The largest suppliers were Canada (38%), Vietnam (16%), Mexico (12%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+378% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $807.6M | 38% |
| Vietnam | $335.3M | 16% |
| Mexico | $254.4M | 12% |
| South Korea | $115.8M | 5.5% |
| Brazil | $101.1M | 4.8% |
| South Africa | $98.5M | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $70.2M | 3.3% |
| Australia | $66.2M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $41.6M | 2% |
| Taiwan | $39.2M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, 25% above the world average of $0.89. 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.
Zinc-coated steel sheet exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.22 billion of zinc-coated steel sheet in 2024 (832.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 120 countries. Mexico alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $722.3M | 60% |
| Canada | $478.0M | 39% |
| Japan | $3.1M | 0.3% |
| Costa Rica | $1.5M | 0.1% |
| Argentina | $1.2M | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $1.1M | 0.1% |
| China | $1.1M | 0.1% |
| Bangladesh | $991K | 0.1% |
| India | $892K | 0.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $748K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States zinc-coated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.49): 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 7210.49: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically).
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel sheet imported by the United States?
The United States imported zinc-coated steel sheet worth $2.12 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.91 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 214 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel sheet to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($807.6 million), followed by Vietnam (16%) and Mexico (12%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 378% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $0.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of zinc-coated steel sheet to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.01 billion in 2017 to $2.12 billion in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $2.58 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.86 billion a year.
Does the United States also export zinc-coated steel sheet?
Yes. The United States exported $1.22 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $906.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel sheet?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.49. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 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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