Cold-rolled stainless plate trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cold-rolled stainless plate was worth $731.7 million in 2024, about 222.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $731.7M | 222.9K t |
| 2023 | $765.1M | 216.2K t |
| 2022 | $977.6M | 250.0K t |
| 2021 | $950.7M | 290.7K t |
| 2020 | $693.3M | 249.4K t |
| 2019 | $860.3M | 274.8K t |
| 2018 | $775.8M | 254.0K t |
| 2017 | $650.8M | 236.8K t |
Top cold-rolled stainless plate exporting countries
Exports are led by Finland (21%), Belgium (19%) and China (11%). 70 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 52%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $157.2M | 22% |
| Belgium | $136.6M | 19% |
| China | $83.8M | 12% |
| France | $56.6M | 7.7% |
| Sweden | $52.9M | 7.2% |
| Italy | $46.4M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $44.7M | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $41.8M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $26.0M | 3.6% |
| United States | $15.8M | 2.2% |
| Poland | $11.9M | 1.6% |
| India | $9.6M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The Netherlands is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Italy. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 46% across 159 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $125.6M | 17% |
| Germany | $114.5M | 16% |
| Italy | $97.1M | 13% |
| Poland | $35.9M | 4.9% |
| Denmark | $24.6M | 3.4% |
| United States | $20.2M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $19.1M | 2.6% |
| France | $13.9M | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $13.7M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $13.5M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $13.5M | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $13.2M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $4.85 per kg and China $2.18 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 7219.31: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled or cold-reduced, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more. HS 7219 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cold-rolled stainless plate?
Finland exported $157.2 million in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by Belgium (19%) and China (11%). In all, 70 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cold-rolled stainless plate?
The Netherlands imported $125.6 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Germany (16%) and Italy (13%). The top three importers together take 46%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cold-rolled stainless plate?
It was worth $731.7 million in 2024, about 222.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $977.6 million. 70 countries reported exports and 159 reported imports.
What is the average price of cold-rolled stainless plate per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $4.85 per kg and China $2.18 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled stainless plate?
The HS code for cold-rolled stainless plate is subheading 7219.31, 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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