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Global Steel Export Guide: Markets, Ports, Standards & Incoterms
How international steel trade works — the standards, ports, Incoterms and documents you need to import construction steel into any market.
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Key takeaways
- Match the standard to the destination code (BS/EN, ASTM, GB, IS…).
- FOB, CFR and CIF cover nearly all bulk steel shipments.
- Every shipment needs a 3.1 MTC + Certificate of Origin.
- Steel is weight-limited: ~25 t per 20ft container.
Standards by market
GCC/UK/Africa/Asia often use BS 4449 B500B; the US uses ASTM A615/A706; India IS 1786; China GB/T 1499.2. We supply all with 3.1 MTCs. See grades explained.
Incoterms 2020
FOB (you arrange freight), CFR (we ship), CIF (we ship + insure). Full guide: Incoterms for steel export.
Container vs break-bulk
Containers suit small-to-mid tonnage; break-bulk wins at scale. See the comparison, and how much steel fits a container.
Documentation
- EN 10204 3.1 Mill Test Certificate
- Certificate of Origin
- Commercial invoice & packing list
- Bill of Lading; SGS/BV inspection if required
Ports & logistics by region
We ship to major ports across the GCC, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas — see the country pages and the import guides in our resources.
Getting a quote
Send your spec, tonnage and destination port for an export-ready FOB/CFR/CIF quote from our export desk.
Frequently asked questions
Which Incoterms do you offer?
FOB, CFR and CIF (Incoterms 2020) from European and mill load ports to most destinations.
What documents come with a steel shipment?
A 3.1 Mill Test Certificate, Certificate of Origin, commercial invoice, packing list and Bill of Lading; inspection cert if specified.
How much steel fits in a container?
About 25 tonnes in a 20ft container — steel is weight-limited, not volume-limited.
Source it all from one mill-certified exporter
Steel Pro Rebar Germany Gmbh supplies B500B / Grade 60 rebar, mesh, coils, plate, sections, pipe and cut & bend worldwide with EN 10204 3.1 MTCs.
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