Steel Imports to the U.S. in 2024: A Comprehensive Overview
In 2024, the United States imported a massive amount of steel, totaling approximately 13846422923.18 kg. This vast quantity was shipped in various units including PCS (pieces), PKG (packages), CTN (containers), COL (coils), BDL (bales), BOX (boxes), CAS (cans), DRM (drums), UNT (units), and CRT (crates).
Quantity Imported by Unit
- PCS: 4,148,0419 (across 17,4931 shipments)
- PKG: 65,493,121 (across 13,9891 shipments)
- CTN: 20,159,2086 (across 13,2730 shipments)
- COL: 81,4151 (across 13,926 shipments)
- BDL: 178,1752 (across 12,312 shipments)
- BOX: 205,8403 (across 6,122 shipments)
- CAS: 49,9347 (across 6,109 shipments)
- DRM: 34,2313 (across 3,054 shipments)
- UNT: 26,0956 (across 1,809 shipments)
- CRT: 59,610 (across 1,642 shipments)
Top Countries Exporting Steel to the U.S.
| Country | Number of Shipments |
|---|---|
| China | 288,273 |
| India | 38,413 |
| Taiwan | 29,174 |
| Republic of Korea (South Korea) | 16,587 |
| Vietnam | 15,789 |
Top Ports Exporting Steel to the U.S. from Each Country
| Country | Port | Number of Shipments |
|---|---|---|
| China | Yantian | 133,541 |
| China | Ningbo | 70,507 |
| China | Shanghai | 46,253 |
| India | Jawaharlal Nehru | 14,111 |
| India | Mundra | 12,920 |
| Taiwan | Kaohsiung | 23,678 |
| Taiwan | Taipei | 1,325 |
| Taiwan | Pusan | 1,148 |
| Republic of Korea (South Korea) | Pusan | 14,376 |
| Republic of Korea (South Korea) | Kwangyang | 1,010 |
| Republic of Korea (South Korea) | Ulsan | 499 |
| Vietnam | Vung Tau | 6,146 |
| Vietnam | Port Redon | 3,779 |
| Vietnam | Haiphong | 1,201 |
Top Exporting Entities (Shippers)
The following entities were the top shippers of steel to the U.S. in 2024:
- Maersk Line
- MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company
- Hapag-Lloyd
- CMA CGM S.A.
- Evergreen Marine Corporation
- Ocean Network Express Pte Ltd
- Hyundai Merchant Marine Co., Ltd
- Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp
- China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL)
- ZIM Integrated Shipping Services