Stainless bar (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in stainless bar (other) was worth $960.0 million in 2024, about 186.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 41% 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 | $960.0M | 186.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.02B | 189.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.00B | 193.1K t |
| 2021 | $879.3M | 219.7K t |
| 2020 | $780.1M | 208.6K t |
| 2019 | $877.0M | 225.7K t |
| 2018 | $813.1M | 200.4K t |
| 2017 | $683.3M | 197.6K t |
Top stainless bar (other) exporting countries
Exports are led by India (18%), Germany (14%) and the United States (12%). 104 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 44%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $177.3M | 19% |
| Germany | $131.5M | 14% |
| United States | $117.3M | 12% |
| Italy | $98.9M | 10% |
| China | $64.9M | 6.8% |
| Taiwan | $47.3M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $45.4M | 4.7% |
| Sweden | $42.0M | 4.4% |
| Japan | $36.3M | 3.8% |
| Austria | $28.2M | 2.9% |
| France | $23.0M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $18.9M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (10%), France (7%) and Italy (6%). 198 countries imported it, and the top three take 23% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $99.7M | 10% |
| France | $62.9M | 6.6% |
| Italy | $58.3M | 6.1% |
| South Korea | $54.7M | 5.7% |
| China | $51.4M | 5.4% |
| Poland | $49.2M | 5.1% |
| United States | $38.9M | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $31.7M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $31.0M | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $29.2M | 3% |
| Canada | $26.2M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $24.2M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.14 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $20.38 per kg and China $2.25 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 7222.30: Steel, stainless: bars and rods, n.e.c. in heading no. 7222. HS 7222 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most stainless bar (other)?
India exported $177.3 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by Germany (14%) and the United States (12%). In all, 104 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most stainless bar (other)?
Germany imported $99.7 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of France (7%) and Italy (6%). The top three importers together take 23%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in stainless bar (other)?
It was worth $960.0 million in 2024, about 186.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 41% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $1.02 billion. 104 countries reported exports and 198 reported imports.
What is the average price of stainless bar (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.14 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $20.38 per kg and China $2.25 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 stainless bar (other)?
The HS code for stainless bar (other) is subheading 7222.30, 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 7222 page.
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