Latest HS4 trade
$2.6BReported valueHS4 subsector corridor intelligence
Iron or non-alloy steel
top trade corridors
HS4 7215 - leading exporter-to-importer routes
Explore reported routes for this HS4 subsector, ranked by latest trade value and paired with growth, market share, access, tariff, and distance context.
The route picture at a glanceHS4 7215 - reported trade
Corridors shown
25Leading routes by valueLeading route value
$102.4MLatest reported valueLeading route growth
-17.6%Calculated 3-year changeLatest reported year
20241995-2024 coverageThe HS4 corridor read
Italy to Germany leads the reported HS4 7215 routes.
The leading route recorded $102.4M in 2024, with -17.6% calculated three-year growth. Across the HS4 subsector, latest reported trade was $2.6B, with -8% calculated three-year growth. Read the HS4 overview ↗
Leading route$102.4M3.9% of latest HS4 trade
Top HS4 corridors
Where Iron or non-alloy steel trade moves
Observed exporter-to-importer relationships ranked by latest reported trade value. Growth, peak comparisons, and shares are calculated indicators; access fields provide context where available. Review data sources ↗
HS4 7215 exporter-to-importer relationshipsTop 25 by value
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| Rank | Exporter | Importer | Latest trade | 3-year CAGR | 5-year CAGR | 10-year CAGR | Market share | FTA / access | Applied tariff | MFN tariff | Preferential tariff | Tariff advantage | Distance | Historical peak | Latest below peak | Years | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ItalyITA | GermanyDEU | $102.4M | -17.6% | -2.5% | -3% | 3.9% | FTA reported | 0% | 0% | 0% | +0 pp | 1,184 km | $218.7M2008 | 53.2% | 30 | Rapid decline |
| 2 | CanadaCAN | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $79.0M | +0.1% | +4.8% | -3.3% | 3% | FTA reported | 0% | 0% | 0% | +0 pp | 556 km | $121.2M2011 | 34.8% | 30 | Stable |
| 3 | ItalyITA | FranceFRA | $78.8M | -11% | -0.4% | +0.6% | 3% | FTA reported | 0% | 0% | 0% | +0 pp | 1,106 km | $122.0M2008 | 35.4% | 30 | Rapid decline |
| 4 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | CanadaCAN | $60.5M | -2.9% | +12.1% | -0.2% | 2.3% | FTA reported | 0% | 0.1% | 0% | +0 pp | 556 km | $81.3M2008 | 25.7% | 30 | Stable |
| 5 | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | MexicoMEX | $57.1M | -1% | +5.9% | +3.8% | 2.2% | FTA reported | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0% | +0.1 pp | 3,359 km | $68.3M2022 | 16.4% | 30 | Stable |
| 6 | CzechiaCZE | GermanyDEU | $47.4M | +4.5% | +6.6% | +2.2% | 1.8% | FTA reported | 0% | 0% | 0% | +0 pp | 280 km | $55.9M2022 | 15.2% | 30 | Growing |
| 7 | IndiaIND | United Arab EmiratesARE | $41.6M | +16.3% | +9.7% | +22.7% | 1.6% | No FTA reported | 0.1% | 0.1% | Not reported | Not reported | 2,204 km | $42.5M2023 | 1.9% | 30 | Rapid growth |
| 8 | GermanyDEU | PolandPOL | $41.4M | +8.8% | +10.3% | +2.6% | 1.6% | FTA reported | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0% | +0 pp | 518 km | $54.4M2022 | 23.9% | 30 | Growing |
| 9 | FranceFRA | GermanyDEU | $38.6M | -12.4% | -5.5% | -0.1% | 1.5% | FTA reported | 0% | 0% | 0% | +0 pp | 881 km | $72.9M2022 | 47.1% | 30 | Rapid decline |
| 10 | GermanyDEU | FranceFRA | $38.0M | +1.8% | +2.4% | +2.5% | 1.5% | FTA reported | 0% | 0% | 0% | +0 pp | 881 km | $57.3M2022 | 33.7% | 30 | Stable |
| 11 | GermanyDEU | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $32.9M | +25.2% | +4.5% | +1.4% | 1.3% | No FTA reported | 0% | 0% | Not reported | Not reported | 6,402 km | $43.8M2006 | 24.9% | 30 | Rapid growth |
| 12 | SpainESP | MexicoMEX | $31.7M | +13% | +13.3% | +10.6% | 1.2% | FTA reported | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0% | +0.1 pp | 9,078 km | $31.7M2024 | 0% | 30 | Rapid growth |
| 13 | Switzerland, LiechtensteinCHE | GermanyDEU | $31.5M | -13.2% | -5.4% | -6.5% | 1.2% | FTA reported | 0% | 0.1% | 0% | +0 pp | 674 km | $62.3M2011 | 49.5% | 30 | Rapid decline |
| 14 | AustriaAUT | GermanyDEU | $30.5M | -6.4% | -3.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | FTA reported | 0% | 0% | 0% | +0 pp | 524 km | $46.0M2022 | 33.7% | 30 | Declining |
| 15 | MalaysiaMYS | SingaporeSGP | $28.8M | +179.5% | +106.3% | +41.8% | 1.1% | FTA reported | 0% | 0% | 0% | +0 pp | 316 km | $28.8M2024 | 0% | 30 | Rapid growth |
| 16 | ItalyITA | SpainESP | $28.3M | -4.3% | +2.2% | +1.4% | 1.1% | FTA reported | 0% | 0% | 0% | +0 pp | 1,366 km | $41.4M2008 | 31.5% | 30 | Declining |
| 17 | SpainESP | GermanyDEU | $23.0M | -15.4% | +0.5% | +7.8% | 0.9% | FTA reported | 0% | 0% | 0% | +0 pp | 1,872 km | $53.4M2022 | 56.9% | 30 | Rapid decline |
| 18 | ItalyITA | PolandPOL | $22.7M | -10.6% | -0.7% | +1% | 0.9% | FTA reported | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0% | +0 pp | 1,317 km | $37.9M2022 | 40.2% | 30 | Rapid decline |
| 19 | GermanyDEU | CzechiaCZE | $21.2M | -4.1% | -1.6% | -2% | 0.8% | FTA reported | 0% | 0% | 0% | +0 pp | 280 km | $38.5M2007 | 44.9% | 30 | Declining |
| 20 | CzechiaCZE | PolandPOL | $21.0M | -1.5% | +4.6% | +3.3% | 0.8% | FTA reported | 0% | 0.1% | 0% | +0.1 pp | 519 km | $24.9M2022 | 15.3% | 30 | Stable |
| 21 | PolandPOL | GermanyDEU | $20.5M | -20.9% | -2.9% | -2.9% | 0.8% | FTA reported | 0% | 0% | 0% | +0 pp | 518 km | $48.7M2022 | 57.9% | 30 | Rapid decline |
| 22 | SpainESP | FranceFRA | $19.6M | -4.6% | -0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | FTA reported | 0% | 0% | 0% | +0 pp | 1,053 km | $36.6M2008 | 46.4% | 30 | Declining |
| 23 | SenegalSEN | Guinea-BissauGNB | $18.9M | +498.7% | +73.9% | +20.9% | 0.7% | FTA reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 372 km | $18.9M2024 | 0% | 28 | Rapid growth |
| 24 | GermanyDEU | NetherlandsNLD | $18.5M | -8.7% | +1.3% | -2.8% | 0.7% | FTA reported | 0% | 0% | 0% | +0 pp | 579 km | $36.5M2008 | 49.2% | 30 | Declining |
| 25 | ItalyITA | AustriaAUT | $17.9M | -20.8% | -4.2% | -3.9% | 0.7% | FTA reported | 0% | 0% | 0% | +0 pp | 765 km | $38.5M2008 | 53.4% | 30 | Rapid decline |
Movement to watch
Growth leaders for HS4 7215
The strongest available three-year growth rates are starting points for research, not forecasts. Compare the calculated rate with each route's reported value, share, and trend. Read the methodology ↗
01Growth leader
Senegal to Guinea-Bissau
+498.7%calculated 3-year CAGR$18.9M latest value0.7% market shareRapid growth
02Growth leader
Malaysia to Singapore
+179.5%calculated 3-year CAGR$28.8M latest value1.1% market shareRapid growth
03Growth leader
Germany to USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
+25.2%calculated 3-year CAGR$32.9M latest value1.3% market shareRapid growth
04Growth leader
India to United Arab Emirates
+16.3%calculated 3-year CAGR$41.6M latest value1.6% market shareRapid growth
05Growth leader
Spain to Mexico
+13%calculated 3-year CAGR$31.7M latest value1.2% market shareRapid growth
Access and tariff context
Compare route access without over-reading one indicator
FTA status, applied tariffs, tariff advantage, and distance are supporting route context. Group averages are calculated from displayed routes and are not tariff recommendations. Check data coverage ↗
23 displayed routes with average calculated growth of +24%.
- Average applied tariff
- 0%
- Average tariff advantage
- +0 pp
2 displayed routes with average calculated growth of +20.7%.
- Average applied tariff
- 0%
- Average tariff advantage
- Not reported
Lowest reported applied tariffFTA reported
Italy to Germany
0%Routes with an available applied tariff. Latest route value: $102.4M.
Applied 0%Advantage +0 pp1,184 km
Largest reported tariff advantageFTA reported
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands to Mexico
+0.1 ppRoutes with an available tariff advantage. Latest route value: $57.1M.
Applied 0.1%Advantage +0.1 pp3,359 km
HS4 indicators
Scale, momentum, and structure in one view
These cards pair reported trade observations with calculated indicators from the available HS4 history. See indicator definitions ↗
Combined reported value across the 25 routes shown.
Calculated annualized change in reported HS4 trade.
Calculated concentration indicators; higher values mean a more concentrated mix.
Calculated variation in annual reported HS4 trade.
Historical peak: $4.0B in 2008. Latest below peak: 34.8%.
30 observed years; 3,087 active corridors, 146 exporters, 198 importers, and 3 HS6 products.
How to read this view
Keep reported scale separate from calculated movement.
Latest trade values describe reported merchandise trade for HS4 7215. Growth, market share, HHI, volatility, and peak comparisons are calculated indicators over the stated coverage period.
FTA status, tariffs, and distance add route context where available. A missing value stays unavailable; it is not treated as zero or a forecast.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-28). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.