# Global High carbon cold rolled steel strip Market 2026

> World exports of high carbon cold rolled steel strip (HS 721129) reached $871.4 million in 2024, 9% more than in 2019. Germany was the largest exporter with 32% of the world total, and France was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/high-carbon-cold-rolled-steel-strip-market/
- Sector: Industrial & Trade
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 871.4 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Narrow cold rolled flat products of plain carbon steel with higher carbon content, uncoated.

Segments: Spring strip, Hardened strip, Tool strip, Blade strip.

Typical buyers: Spring makers, Tool makers, Blade makers.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of high carbon cold rolled steel strip (HS 721129) were worth $871.4 million in 2024. | 871.4 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 9% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($795.8 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +9 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| Germany was the largest exporter in 2024, with 32% of world exports ($282.4 million). | 32 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, Germany, South Korea and Italy, shipped 53% of world exports in 2024. | 53 % of world exports | 2024 |
| France was the largest importer in 2024, buying $61.2 million, or 7% of world imports. | 7 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 30 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 30 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $1.68 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 1.68 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 519.6 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 519.6 thousand tonnes | 2024 |
| Among the ten largest exporters, China grew fastest, with exports up 124% from 2019 to 2024. | +124 % since 2019 | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade grew 9% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- China is gaining ground: its exports rose 124% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 282.4 |
| 2 | South Korea | 100.0 |
| 3 | Italy | 79.7 |
| 4 | China | 69.1 |
| 5 | United States | 63.0 |
| 6 | Taiwan | 39.7 |
| 7 | Spain | 35.6 |
| 8 | Japan | 24.2 |
| 9 | Austria | 23.2 |
| 10 | Sweden | 22.9 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 61.2 |
| 2 | Thailand | 58.0 |
| 3 | Germany | 49.3 |
| 4 | Canada | 39.8 |
| 5 | Japan | 39.6 |
| 6 | Mexico | 39.4 |
| 7 | United States | 37.4 |
| 8 | China | 36.3 |
| 9 | Italy | 36.0 |
| 10 | Turkey | 35.2 |

## World exports of HS 721129, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 843.6 |
| 2018 | 925.6 |
| 2019 | 795.8 |
| 2020 | 671.1 |
| 2021 | 1,021 |
| 2022 | 1,097 |
| 2023 | 930.2 |
| 2024 | 871.4 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global high carbon cold rolled steel strip market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 721129 reached $871.4 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most high carbon cold rolled steel strip?

Germany led world exports in 2024 with 32% of the total, followed by South Korea, Italy and China.

### Which countries import the most high carbon cold rolled steel strip?

France was the largest importer in 2024, followed by Thailand, Germany and Canada.

### Is world trade in high carbon cold rolled steel strip growing?

World exports were 9% higher in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of high carbon cold rolled steel strip?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $1.68 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global High carbon cold rolled steel strip Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/high-carbon-cold-rolled-steel-strip-market/