Stainless steel bar coils trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in stainless steel bar coils was worth $1.76 billion in 2024, about 540.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 9% 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 | $1.76B | 540.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.86B | 477.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.90B | 683.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.41B | 726.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.56B | 589.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.76B | 649.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.07B | 725.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.94B | 768.2K t |
Top stainless steel bar coils exporting countries
Taiwan is the largest exporter with 19% of world exports, followed by China and Italy. The top three supply 45% between them, out of 85 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $333.6M | 19% |
| China | $235.3M | 13% |
| Italy | $227.8M | 13% |
| Japan | $225.7M | 13% |
| France | $173.6M | 9.9% |
| Sweden | $124.9M | 7.1% |
| India | $113.8M | 6.5% |
| South Korea | $81.2M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $81.0M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $44.8M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $24.8M | 1.4% |
| Austria | $15.8M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of Italy and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 36% across 161 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $232.6M | 13% |
| Italy | $212.4M | 12% |
| China | $184.2M | 11% |
| United States | $149.8M | 8.5% |
| South Korea | $147.3M | 8.4% |
| Switzerland | $126.3M | 7.2% |
| Thailand | $107.0M | 6.1% |
| Vietnam | $99.7M | 5.7% |
| Czech Republic | $86.1M | 4.9% |
| Malaysia | $43.2M | 2.5% |
| India | $42.0M | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $34.1M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.26 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $4.60 per kg and China $2.08 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 7221: Stainless steel bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils. HS 7221 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most stainless steel bar coils?
Taiwan exported $333.6 million in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by China (13%) and Italy (13%). In all, 85 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most stainless steel bar coils?
Germany imported $232.6 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Italy (12%) and China (10%). The top three importers together take 36%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in stainless steel bar coils?
It was worth $1.76 billion in 2024, about 540.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 9% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.90 billion. 85 countries reported exports and 161 reported imports.
What is the average price of stainless steel bar coils per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.26 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $4.60 per kg and China $2.08 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 stainless steel bar coils?
The HS code for stainless steel bar coils is heading 7221, in chapter 72 (iron and steel). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 7221 page.
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