KOBE STEEL LTD
KOBE STEEL LTD is a supplier based in JAPAN with 1,817 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. It ranks #6 among suppliers of Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding (HS 831120) to the U.S. by shipment count. Its top U.S. customers include KOBELCO WELDING OF AMERICA INC, KOBELCO STEWART BOLLING INC, and KOBELCO COMPRESSORS AMERICA INC, primarily ships HS code 831120. Shipments arrive primarily at LOS ANGELES, CA. Shipment volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/supplier/kobe-steel-ltd
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What KOBE STEEL LTD ships and to whom — the strongest product-customer relationships in its shipment records. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding → KOBELCO WELDING OF AMERICA INC with 278 shipments, followed by Parts of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and… → KOBELCO COMPRESSORS AMERICA INC (95) and Wire of other alloy steel, other → KOBELCO WELDING OF AMERICA INC (90).
Top U.S. customers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| KOBELCO WELDING OF AMERICA INC | 509 |
| KOBELCO STEWART BOLLING INC | 250 |
| KOBELCO COMPRESSORS AMERICA INC | 178 |
| NEP OF HOUSTON INC | 157 |
| KOBE ALUMINUM AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS ONE KOBE WAY BOWLING GREEN KY | 82 |
| KOBELCO WELDING OF AMERICA | 70 |
| EXOCOR CENTRAL | 66 |
| ROGERS MACHINERY CO INC | 49 |
| KOBELCO COMPRESSORS MANUFACTURING | 38 |
| KOBE ALUMINUM AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS L ONE KOBE WAY BOWLING GREEN KY USA | 35 |
Top products (HS codes)
Unlock KOBE STEEL LTD’s full product & HS-code breakdownOrigin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| JAPAN | 1,783 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 16 |
| SINGAPORE | 9 |
| CHINA | 8 |
| MALAYSIA | 1 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 1,144 |
| TACOMA, WA | 125 |
| EVERETT, WA | 124 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 116 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 71 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 68 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 61 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 56 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 30 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 7 |
Other suppliers of Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding
Suppliers that also ship Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding (HS 831120) to the U.S., ranked by shipment volume.
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SIDERGAS S P A | 2,415 |
| HAINAN GOLDEN SHELL CO LTD | 1,656 |
| AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED | 1,014 |
| HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA | 708 |
Frequently asked questions about KOBE STEEL LTD
Who are KOBE STEEL LTD's top U.S. customers?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, KOBE STEEL LTD's top U.S. importers include KOBELCO WELDING OF AMERICA INC, KOBELCO STEWART BOLLING INC, KOBELCO COMPRESSORS AMERICA INC, NEP OF HOUSTON INC, and KOBE ALUMINUM AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS ONE KOBE WAY BOWLING GREEN KY.
What does KOBE STEEL LTD export?
KOBE STEEL LTD's most frequent shipments fall under HS codes 831120, 870880, and 841490.
Is KOBE STEEL LTD a major supplier of Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding?
Yes — based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading shipment counts, KOBE STEEL LTD is the #6 supplier of Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc-welding (HS 831120) to the U.S.
Where does KOBE STEEL LTD ship from?
KOBE STEEL LTD ships primarily from JAPAN, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, and SINGAPORE.
How many shipments does KOBE STEEL LTD have?
ImportDoor has 1,817 U.S. import shipment records for KOBE STEEL LTD, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Which U.S. ports does KOBE STEEL LTD ship to?
KOBE STEEL LTD's shipments arrive primarily at LOS ANGELES, CA and TACOMA, WA.
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