Stainless line pipe trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in stainless line pipe was worth $336.0 million in 2024, about 88.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 6% since 2017, and down 24% 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 | $336.0M | 88.7K t |
| 2023 | $439.4M | 89.4K t |
| 2022 | $419.1M | 101.2K t |
| 2021 | $408.7M | 140.6K t |
| 2020 | $380.9M | 103.0K t |
| 2019 | $332.0M | 112.4K t |
| 2018 | $409.2M | 125.3K t |
| 2017 | $355.9M | 103.9K t |
Top stainless line pipe exporting countries
Exports are led by China (36%), Italy (13%) and Saudi Arabia (8%). 88 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 57%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $120.5M | 36% |
| Italy | $42.8M | 13% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27.5M | 8.2% |
| United States | $23.4M | 7% |
| South Korea | $11.9M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $11.9M | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $9.5M | 2.8% |
| India | $8.6M | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $8.5M | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $8.4M | 2.5% |
| France | $7.8M | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $6.5M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (9%), the United Arab Emirates (8%) and Oman (8%). 170 countries imported it, and the top three take 26% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.1M | 9.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28.5M | 8.5% |
| Oman | $27.3M | 8.1% |
| Egypt | $24.4M | 7.3% |
| United States | $24.3M | 7.2% |
| Kuwait | $16.7M | 5% |
| Russia | $15.2M | 4.5% |
| India | $12.5M | 3.7% |
| Canada | $10.7M | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $10.3M | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.4M | 2.2% |
| Qatar | $6.9M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.79 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $9.58 per kg and Saudi Arabia $1.42 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 7306.11: Steel: stainless: line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines n.e.c. in chapter 73, welded, (not seamless). HS 7306 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most stainless line pipe?
China exported $120.5 million in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by Italy (13%) and Saudi Arabia (8%). In all, 88 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most stainless line pipe?
China imported $31.1 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of the United Arab Emirates (8%) and Oman (8%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in stainless line pipe?
It was worth $336.0 million in 2024, about 88.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $439.4 million. 88 countries reported exports and 170 reported imports.
What is the average price of stainless line pipe per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.79 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $9.58 per kg and Saudi Arabia $1.42 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for stainless line pipe?
The HS code for stainless line pipe is subheading 7306.11, in chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7306 page.
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