# Global Narrow painted steel strip Market 2026

> World exports of narrow painted steel strip (HS 721240) reached $879.1 million in 2024, 11% more than in 2019. Germany was the largest exporter with 20% of the world total, and the United States was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/narrow-painted-steel-strip-market/
- Sector: Industrial & Trade
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 879.1 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Narrow flat rolled plain carbon steel painted, varnished or coated with plastics.

Segments: Painted strip, Varnished strip, Plastic coated strip, Prepainted coils.

Typical buyers: Building product makers, Appliance makers, Steel service centres.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of narrow painted steel strip (HS 721240) were worth $879.1 million in 2024. | 879.1 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 11% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($794.8 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +11 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| Germany was the largest exporter in 2024, with 20% of world exports ($173.9 million). | 20 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, Germany, China and South Korea, shipped 47% of world exports in 2024. | 47 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The United States was the largest importer in 2024, buying $104.0 million, or 12% of world imports. | 12 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 35 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 35 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $1.65 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 1.65 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 533.3 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 533.3 thousand tonnes | 2024 |
| Among the ten largest exporters, China grew fastest, with exports up 168% from 2019 to 2024. | +168 % since 2019 | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade grew 11% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- China is gaining ground: its exports rose 168% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 173.9 |
| 2 | China | 166.3 |
| 3 | South Korea | 71.9 |
| 4 | Belgium | 63.5 |
| 5 | France | 53.1 |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 38.5 |
| 7 | United States | 31.1 |
| 8 | Sweden | 25.7 |
| 9 | Italy | 24.4 |
| 10 | Japan | 22.1 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 104.0 |
| 2 | France | 62.1 |
| 3 | Germany | 61.1 |
| 4 | Belgium | 36.7 |
| 5 | Mexico | 34.8 |
| 6 | Netherlands | 34.5 |
| 7 | Turkey | 32.8 |
| 8 | Canada | 28.2 |
| 9 | Poland | 23.6 |
| 10 | Italy | 23.2 |

## World exports of HS 721240, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 879.5 |
| 2018 | 926.9 |
| 2019 | 794.8 |
| 2020 | 797.9 |
| 2021 | 1,147 |
| 2022 | 1,117 |
| 2023 | 951.1 |
| 2024 | 879.1 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global narrow painted steel strip market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 721240 reached $879.1 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most narrow painted steel strip?

Germany led world exports in 2024 with 20% of the total, followed by China, South Korea and Belgium.

### Which countries import the most narrow painted steel strip?

The United States was the largest importer in 2024, followed by France, Germany and Belgium.

### Is world trade in narrow painted steel strip growing?

World exports were 11% higher in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of narrow painted steel strip?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $1.65 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Narrow painted steel strip Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/narrow-painted-steel-strip-market/