Latest HS4 trade
$28.4BReported valueHS4 subsector corridor intelligence
Iron or steel (other than cast iron)
top trade corridors
HS4 7304 - 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 7304 - reported trade
Corridors shown
25Leading routes by valueLeading route value
$622.5MLatest reported valueLeading route growth
+39%Calculated 3-year changeLatest reported year
20241995-2024 coverageThe HS4 corridor read
China to United Arab Emirates leads the reported HS4 7304 routes.
The leading route recorded $622.5M in 2024, with +39% calculated three-year growth. Across the HS4 subsector, latest reported trade was $28.4B, with +9.8% calculated three-year growth. Read the HS4 overview ↗
Leading route$622.5M2.2% of latest HS4 trade
Top HS4 corridors
Where Iron or steel (other than cast iron) 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 7304 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 | ChinaCHN | United Arab EmiratesARE | $622.5M | +39% | +9.6% | +6.4% | 2.2% | No FTA reported | 0.1% | 0.1% | Not reported | Not reported | 6,430 km | $622.5M2024 | 0% | 29 | Rapid growth |
| 2 | ChinaCHN | IndiaIND | $507.3M | +4.8% | -1.5% | -2.3% | 1.8% | No FTA reported | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | +0.5 pp | 4,252 km | $817.8M2011 | 38% | 30 | Growing |
| 3 | JapanJPN | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $455.1M | +31.7% | +4.3% | -2.2% | 1.6% | No FTA reported | 0% | 0% | 0% | +0 pp | 10,872 km | $794.7M2012 | 42.7% | 30 | Rapid growth |
| 4 | ChinaCHN | IndonesiaIDN | $429.9M | +26.1% | +14.3% | +5% | 1.5% | FTA reported | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | +0.1 pp | 4,425 km | $429.9M2024 | 0% | 30 | Rapid growth |
| 5 | ChinaCHN | Republic of KoreaKOR | $380.1M | -2.5% | -1.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | FTA reported | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | +0 pp | 867 km | $552.0M2012 | 31.2% | 30 | Stable |
| 6 | JapanJPN | ChinaCHN | $377.5M | +5.4% | +10.5% | +0% | 1.3% | No FTA reported | 0.3% | 0.3% | Not reported | Not reported | 1,763 km | $806.3M2008 | 53.2% | 30 | Growing |
| 7 | ChinaCHN | OmanOMN | $361.8M | +14.7% | +6.1% | +9.8% | 1.3% | No FTA reported | 0.1% | 0.1% | Not reported | Not reported | 6,193 km | $361.8M2024 | 0% | 24 | Rapid growth |
| 8 | ChinaCHN | ThailandTHA | $351.8M | +16.1% | +16.8% | +2.9% | 1.2% | FTA reported | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0% | +0.3 pp | 2,887 km | $437.6M2022 | 19.6% | 30 | Rapid growth |
| 9 | ChinaCHN | Saudi ArabiaSAU | $337.7M | +48.3% | +24.9% | +3.4% | 1.2% | No FTA reported | 0.1% | 0.1% | Not reported | Not reported | 7,253 km | $411.0M2023 | 17.8% | 30 | Rapid growth |
| 10 | ChinaCHN | TurkeyTUR | $336.4M | +27.6% | +20.3% | +6.2% | 1.2% | No FTA reported | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0% | +0.1 pp | 8,004 km | $352.1M2023 | 4.5% | 26 | Rapid growth |
| 11 | MexicoMEX | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $322.9M | -17.3% | -4% | -7.1% | 1.1% | FTA reported | 0% | 0% | 0% | +0 pp | 3,359 km | $700.6M2022 | 53.9% | 30 | Rapid decline |
| 12 | JapanJPN | NorwayNOR | $318.0M | +26.7% | +3.7% | +3.4% | 1.1% | No FTA reported | 0% | 0% | Not reported | Not reported | 8,427 km | $348.6M2020 | 8.8% | 30 | Rapid growth |
| 13 | GermanyDEU | BrazilBRA | $301.0M | +46.8% | +63.4% | +20% | 1.1% | No FTA reported | 0.3% | 0.3% | Not reported | Not reported | 10,232 km | $312.9M2023 | 3.8% | 30 | Rapid growth |
| 14 | ChinaCHN | KuwaitKWT | $301.0M | +59.6% | -1.3% | +9.8% | 1.1% | No FTA reported | 0% | 0% | Not reported | Not reported | 6,932 km | $519.2M2023 | 42% | 27 | Rapid growth |
| 15 | AustriaAUT | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $293.9M | +17.2% | +11.6% | -1.7% | 1% | No FTA reported | 0% | 0% | Not reported | Not reported | 6,814 km | $441.1M2022 | 33.4% | 30 | Rapid growth |
| 16 | ItalyITA | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $246.6M | +79% | +20.7% | -0.8% | 0.9% | No FTA reported | 0% | 0% | Not reported | Not reported | 6,907 km | $344.0M2012 | 28.3% | 30 | Rapid growth |
| 17 | CanadaCAN | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $246.4M | +64.1% | +21.6% | -5.7% | 0.9% | FTA reported | 0% | 0% | 0% | +0 pp | 556 km | $464.8M2012 | 47% | 30 | Rapid growth |
| 18 | RussiaRUS | ChinaCHN | $239.2M | +953.9% | +280.7% | +33.3% | 0.8% | No FTA reported | 0.2% | 0.2% | Not reported | Not reported | 6,831 km | $239.2M2024 | 0% | 30 | Rapid growth |
| 19 | ChinaCHN | RussiaRUS | $233.4M | +14.9% | -0.5% | +0% | 0.8% | No FTA reported | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | +0 pp | 6,831 km | $325.1M2013 | 28.2% | 30 | Rapid growth |
| 20 | JapanJPN | United Arab EmiratesARE | $227.9M | +40.1% | +5.5% | +3.5% | 0.8% | No FTA reported | 0.1% | 0.1% | Not reported | Not reported | 7,940 km | $296.9M2012 | 23.2% | 30 | Rapid growth |
| 21 | JapanJPN | QatarQAT | $225.8M | +42.7% | +38% | +48.4% | 0.8% | No FTA reported | 0% | 0% | Not reported | Not reported | 8,272 km | $225.8M2024 | 0% | 30 | Rapid growth |
| 22 | MexicoMEX | CanadaCAN | $224.3M | +41.1% | +19.1% | +1.7% | 0.8% | FTA reported | 0% | 0.1% | 0% | +0 pp | 3,260 km | $224.3M2024 | 0% | 30 | Rapid growth |
| 23 | ChinaCHN | USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin IslandsUSA | $219.7M | +20.1% | +3.7% | -3.9% | 0.8% | No FTA reported | 0% | 0% | Not reported | Not reported | 11,883 km | $3.3B2008 | 93.2% | 30 | Rapid growth |
| 24 | JapanJPN | OmanOMN | $205.5M | +49.2% | +9.9% | +13% | 0.7% | No FTA reported | 0.1% | 0.1% | Not reported | Not reported | 7,751 km | $241.0M2023 | 14.7% | 30 | Rapid growth |
| 25 | United Arab EmiratesARE | IraqIRQ | $194.3M | +60.9% | +7.5% | +26.9% | 0.7% | FTA reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 1,385 km | $194.3M2024 | 0% | 26 | Rapid growth |
Movement to watch
Growth leaders for HS4 7304
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
Russia to China
+953.9%calculated 3-year CAGR$239.2M latest value0.8% market shareRapid growth
02Growth leader
Italy to USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
+79%calculated 3-year CAGR$246.6M latest value0.9% market shareRapid growth
03Growth leader
Canada to USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
+64.1%calculated 3-year CAGR$246.4M latest value0.9% market shareRapid growth
04Growth leader
United Arab Emirates to Iraq
+60.9%calculated 3-year CAGR$194.3M latest value0.7% market shareRapid growth
05Growth leader
China to Kuwait
+59.6%calculated 3-year CAGR$301.0M latest value1.1% 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 ↗
7 displayed routes with average calculated growth of +26.9%.
- Average applied tariff
- 0.1%
- Average tariff advantage
- +0.1 pp
18 displayed routes with average calculated growth of +84.5%.
- Average applied tariff
- 0.1%
- Average tariff advantage
- +0.1 pp
Lowest reported applied tariffFTA reported
Canada to USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
0%Routes with an available applied tariff. Latest route value: $246.4M.
Applied 0%Advantage +0 pp556 km
Largest reported tariff advantageNo FTA reported
China to India
+0.5 ppRoutes with an available tariff advantage. Latest route value: $507.3M.
Applied 0.5%Advantage +0.5 pp4,252 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: $44.0B in 2008. Latest below peak: 35.5%.
30 observed years; 6,873 active corridors, 181 exporters, 200 importers, and 13 HS6 products.
How to read this view
Keep reported scale separate from calculated movement.
Latest trade values describe reported merchandise trade for HS4 7304. 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.