Zinc-plated steel strip imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $14.4 million of zinc-plated steel strip in 2024 (8.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 182 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 14% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $28.1 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 | $14.4M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $12.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $15.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $28.1M | 22.8K t |
| 2017 | $20.0M | 12.9K t |
Where the United States imports zinc-plated steel strip from
The largest suppliers were Japan (39%), Canada (16%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+258% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $5.6M | 39% |
| Canada | $2.2M | 16% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 14% |
| China | $1.3M | 9.3% |
| Mexico | $1.1M | 7.3% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 7.3% |
| Brazil | $943K | 6.5% |
| Denmark | $86K | 0.6% |
| India | $63K | 0.4% |
| Slovenia | $16K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.67 per kg, 30% above the world average of $1.28. 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-plated steel strip exports from the United States
Exports of zinc-plated steel strip by the United States reached $12.4 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 73 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Mexico (43%), Canada (23%), Brazil (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+677% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $5.4M | 43% |
| Canada | $2.8M | 23% |
| Brazil | $1.4M | 11% |
| China | $1.1M | 8.8% |
| Ecuador | $488K | 3.9% |
| Hong Kong | $448K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $303K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $73K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $73K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $73K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States zinc-plated steel strip imports (HS 7212.20): 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 7212.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-plated steel strip imported by the United States?
The United States imported zinc-plated steel strip worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 182 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-plated steel strip to the United States?
Japan was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Canada (16%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 258% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-plated steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $1.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc-plated steel strip to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.0 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2018 at $28.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export zinc-plated steel strip?
Yes. The United States exported $12.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Brazil. That compares with imports of $14.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for zinc-plated steel strip?
The HS code for zinc-plated steel strip is subheading 7212.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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