Cold-rolled stainless foil trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cold-rolled stainless foil was worth $1.39 billion in 2024, about 759.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 43% since 2017, and down 6% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.39B | 759.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.47B | 549.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.76B | 598.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.38B | 530.3K t |
| 2020 | $920.5M | 448.7K t |
| 2019 | $981.9M | 462.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.09B | 490.4K t |
| 2017 | $968.8M | 449.8K t |
Top cold-rolled stainless foil exporting countries
Exports are led by China (43%), Italy (8%) and Indonesia (6%). 62 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 58%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $603.9M | 44% |
| Italy | $107.7M | 7.8% |
| Indonesia | $90.0M | 6.5% |
| France | $85.3M | 6.1% |
| Taiwan | $80.2M | 5.8% |
| Vietnam | $61.3M | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $46.5M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $46.2M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $41.1M | 3% |
| United States | $39.7M | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $29.7M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $29.1M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Turkey. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 33% across 152 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $225.0M | 16% |
| United States | $142.4M | 10% |
| Turkey | $94.0M | 6.8% |
| China | $88.1M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $76.2M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $74.5M | 5.4% |
| Poland | $65.5M | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $59.3M | 4.3% |
| Japan | $45.0M | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $44.1M | 3.2% |
| Pakistan | $39.0M | 2.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $36.1M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $4.53 per kg and China $1.24 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7219.35: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm. HS 7219 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cold-rolled stainless foil?
China exported $603.9 million in 2024, 43% of the world total, followed by Italy (8%) and Indonesia (6%). In all, 62 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cold-rolled stainless foil?
India imported $225.0 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of the United States (10%) and Turkey (7%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cold-rolled stainless foil?
It was worth $1.39 billion in 2024, about 759.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 43% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.76 billion. 62 countries reported exports and 152 reported imports.
What is the average price of cold-rolled stainless foil per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $4.53 per kg and China $1.24 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled stainless foil?
The HS code for cold-rolled stainless foil is subheading 7219.35, in chapter 72 (iron and steel). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7219 page.
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