T3 · Product exporter position

China exports of Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm (HS 720853)

See where China stands in iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter CHNHS6 720853Latest year 2024Rapid growth

Latest exports

$153.9MLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

151Reported active markets

Three-year growth

+27.3%Annualized change

Destination HHI

444Destination concentration

Weighted share

77.3%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is China in Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 720853. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$153.9M
Current 2024 exports$153.4M
Three-year average$144.4M
Historical peak$237.5M

Market position

Active destinations151
Destination HHI444
Weighted share77.3%
Share change+4.6 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth+27.3%
Volatility1.4
Maximum drawdown96.6%
TrendRapid growth
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterChinaCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$153.9MSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$153.4MCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth+27.3%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth+41.4%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationPERDestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share10.7%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration444HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change+4.6 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes15.1%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does China sell iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm?

Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
Peru$16.5M99.8%+7.5%FTA reportedAccelerating
United Arab Emirates$13.9M88.6%+101.3%0.1% tariffAccelerating
Philippines$10.5M95.7%+6.9%FTA reportedAccelerating
Nigeria$10.4M97.1%+69.7%0.3% tariffGrowing
Colombia$9.7M96.7%+35%0.1% tariffAccelerating
Iraq$8.0M31.8%+466.3%Not reportedAccelerating
Viet Nam$6.6M29.2%+26.1%FTA reportedAccelerating

Destination

Peru

Latest exports
$16.5M
Market share
99.8%
Growth
+7.5%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

United Arab Emirates

Latest exports
$13.9M
Market share
88.6%
Growth
+101.3%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Philippines

Latest exports
$10.5M
Market share
95.7%
Growth
+6.9%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Nigeria

Latest exports
$10.4M
Market share
97.1%
Growth
+69.7%
Access
0.3% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

Colombia

Latest exports
$9.7M
Market share
96.7%
Growth
+35%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Iraq

Latest exports
$8.0M
Market share
31.8%
Growth
+466.3%
Access
Not reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Viet Nam

Latest exports
$6.6M
Market share
29.2%
Growth
+26.1%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Price intelligence

How does China's price position vary?

Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.

Highest reported price

Finland: $50.9K / ton.

Lowest reported price

Papua New Guinea: $106.8 / ton.

Median price

$738.8 / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for China and HS 720853 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$41.9M+103.7%104
2011$32.4M-22.8%105
2012$43.0M+32.8%110
2013$34.9M-18.9%113
2014$37.4M+7.2%116
2015$40.4M+7.9%126
2016$24.8M-38.6%132
2017$30.4M+22.9%129
2018$27.8M-8.5%115
2019$27.2M-2.4%115
2020$19.3M-29.1%116
2021$74.4M+286%124
2022$139.9M+88.1%141
2023$139.7M-0.2%149
2024$153.4M+9.8%151

Exporter context

China economy and trade network

The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 720853.

China has reported exports of $3.5T and a trade balance of $1.2T in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 34.6% trade openness, 44.5% investment, and 270 active trade partners.

Reported values

Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.

Calculated indicators

Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.

Coverage

Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about China iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of 3mm or more but less than 4.75mm exports

Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.

How strong is this exporter?

Use latest exports, destination breadth, growth, concentration, and weighted share together rather than relying on one measure.

Which markets are most important?

The destination table ranks reported markets by the latest observed export value.

Does the price section show quotes?

No. It summarizes reported trade value and quantity observations converted to unit values.

What should be checked next?

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