Iron and steel

Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Iron and steel. In 2018, Iron and steel were the world's 15th most traded product, with a total trade of $260B. Between 2017 and 2018 the exports of Iron and steel grew by 29.8%, from $201B to $260B. Trade in Iron and steel represent 1.36% of total world trade.

Iron and steel are a part of Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material. They include Universals, plates, and sheets, of iron or steel, Ingots and other primary forms, of iron or steel, Pig iron, spiegelelsen, sponge iron, iron or steel powders and shot, and..., Tube, pipes and fittings, of iron or steel, Iron and steel bars, rods, angles, shapes and sections (including sheet piling), Hoop and strip, of iron or steel, hot-rolled or cold-rolled, and Iron and steel castings, forgings and stampings, in the rough state, n.e.s..

Exports In 2018 the top exporters of Iron and steel  were China ($33.3B), Russia ($19.2B), South Korea ($17.9B), Japan ($17B), and Germany ($14.6B).

Imports In 2018 the top importers of Iron and steel were United States ($23.4B), Germany ($17.5B), Italy ($14B), China ($12.6B), and South Korea ($9.38B).