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Bulk Hot Rolled Coils (HRC) suppliers and buyers
Bulk Hot Rolled Coils (HRC) producers, manufacturers, traders and buyers post sell offers and buy requests on Comdity and agree the deal directly with each other on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
About Hot Rolled Coils (HRC)
Hot rolled coils (HRC) are flat steel for pipes, construction and manufacturing. They are sold by the metric ton with thickness, width and the steel grade in the specification, FOB or CFR.
Hot Rolled Coils (HRC) exporters and importers: who trades it in the world
World exports of Hot Rolled Coils (HRC) were worth about USD 68.8 billion in 2024. The largest exporting countries were China (28.2%), Japan (13.8%), South Korea (9%), Germany (4.6%). The largest importing countries were Vietnam (9.4%), Italy (5.8%), South Korea (4.5%), India (4.1%).
| Top exporting countries | Share of world trade |
|---|---|
| China | 28.2% |
| Japan | 13.8% |
| South Korea | 9% |
| Germany | 4.6% |
| Belgium | 3.5% |
| Chinese Taipei | 2.8% |
| Top importing countries | Share of world trade |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9.4% |
| Italy | 5.8% |
| South Korea | 4.5% |
| India | 4.1% |
| Germany | 4% |
| Turkey | 3.9% |
Source: OEC (BACI/CEPII), 2024, customs codes 7208. The figures count trade by every mode of transport, not only by sea.
Hot Rolled Coils (HRC) offers and requests: FOB, CFR and CIF terms available
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How trading Hot Rolled Coils (HRC) works on Comdity
A company posts a sell offer or a buy request with the quantity, the delivery period and the ports. Other companies send an offer or a counteroffer on FOB, CFR or CIF terms. When both sides want to go on, they accept the offer, receive each other's contact details and finalise the contract directly. Comdity is a marketplace: it is not a party to the contract.
- FOB (Free On Board): the seller delivers the goods on board at the loading port; the buyer arranges and pays the sea freight.
- CFR (Cost and Freight): the seller pays the sea freight to the discharge port; the buyer carries the risk and the insurance from loading.
- CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight): as CFR, and the seller also insures the cargo to the discharge port.
Country guide: Hot Rolled Coil (HRC) Suppliers: The Largest Exporting Countries.
Read more: FOB vs CFR vs CIF · offer and counteroffer · how to find commodity suppliers · export and import documents.
Hot Rolled Coils (HRC) is normally shipped by general cargo ship. When the terms are agreed, you can explore suitable vessels on Shipfixing.
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