T3 · Product exporter position

China exports of Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73, welded, of non-circular cross-section (not square or rectangular cross-section) (HS 730669)

See where China stands in iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73, welded, of non-circular cross-section (not square or rectangular cross-section): export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter CHNHS6 730669Latest year 2024Stable

Latest exports

$52.7MLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

153Reported active markets

Three-year growth

-0.4%Annualized change

Destination HHI

681Destination concentration

Weighted share

61%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is China in Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73, welded, of non-circular cross-section (not square or rectangular cross-section)?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 730669. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$52.7M
Current 2024 exports$51.7M
Three-year average$60.3M
Historical peak$185.0M

Market position

Active destinations153
Destination HHI681
Weighted share61%
Share change+1.6 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth-0.4%
Volatility1.6
Maximum drawdown97.1%
TrendStable
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterChinaCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$52.7MSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$51.7MCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth-0.4%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth+7.9%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationIDNDestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share15.5%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration681HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change+1.6 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes9%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does China sell iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73, welded, of non-circular cross-section (not square or rectangular cross-section)?

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

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands$2.5M6.3%+0.9%0% tariffAccelerating
United Kingdom$2.2M12.8%+6.9%Not reportedGrowing
Mexico$850.8K7.2%-13.7%0.1% tariffGrowing
Spain$753.1K3.5%-30.8%0% tariffAccelerating
Germany$579.9K0.9%-22.3%0% tariffGrowing
France$510.5K1.5%+38.1%0% tariffAccelerating
Italy$425.6K4%-22.9%0% tariffAccelerating
Turkey$364.3K2.9%+16%0.1% tariffGrowing
Poland$280.8K1.6%-13.2%0.1% tariffAccelerating

Destination

USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Latest exports
$2.5M
Market share
6.3%
Growth
+0.9%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

United Kingdom

Latest exports
$2.2M
Market share
12.8%
Growth
+6.9%
Access
Not reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Mexico

Latest exports
$850.8K
Market share
7.2%
Growth
-13.7%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

Spain

Latest exports
$753.1K
Market share
3.5%
Growth
-30.8%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Germany

Latest exports
$579.9K
Market share
0.9%
Growth
-22.3%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

France

Latest exports
$510.5K
Market share
1.5%
Growth
+38.1%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Italy

Latest exports
$425.6K
Market share
4%
Growth
-22.9%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Turkey

Latest exports
$364.3K
Market share
2.9%
Growth
+16%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

Poland

Latest exports
$280.8K
Market share
1.6%
Growth
-13.2%
Access
0.1% tariff
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

Cambodia: $318.3K / ton.

Lowest reported price

Papua New Guinea: $27.6 / ton.

Median price

$1.8K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for China and HS 730669 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$24.8M+57%126
2011$24.5M-1.3%132
2012$25.0M+2.1%134
2013$20.7M-17.2%129
2014$25.1M+20.9%134
2015$24.8M-0.9%139
2016$34.9M+40.4%140
2017$31.4M-10%144
2018$34.8M+10.9%148
2019$35.4M+1.9%152
2020$33.8M-4.7%140
2021$52.4M+55.2%145
2022$62.8M+19.8%150
2023$66.3M+5.6%152
2024$51.7M-22%153

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 730669.

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 steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73, welded, of non-circular cross-section (not square or rectangular cross-section) 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?

Compare this exporter with buyer markets, corridors, and the product overview before making a commercial decision.