Stainless steel cookware trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in stainless steel cookware was worth $9.37 billion in 2024, about 1.28 million tonnes. That is an increase of 45% since 2017, and up 12% 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 | $9.37B | 1.28M t |
| 2023 | $8.37B | 1.03M t |
| 2022 | $9.48B | 1.12M t |
| 2021 | $9.85B | 1.20M t |
| 2020 | $7.66B | 1.09M t |
| 2019 | $7.23B | 1.04M t |
| 2018 | $6.86B | 990.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.48B | 936.7K t |
Top stainless steel cookware exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 74% of world exports, followed by India and Germany. The top three supply 82% between them, out of 197 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.96B | 74% |
| India | $457.1M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $305.5M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $196.5M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $190.3M | 2% |
| Vietnam | $113.7M | 1.2% |
| France | $110.2M | 1.2% |
| United States | $97.8M | 1% |
| Poland | $83.5M | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $81.8M | 0.9% |
| Spain | $80.8M | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $77.9M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 28% of world imports, ahead of Germany and South Korea. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 37% across 221 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.58B | 28% |
| Germany | $560.0M | 6% |
| South Korea | $332.1M | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $309.8M | 3.3% |
| France | $264.4M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $234.9M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $226.4M | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $221.7M | 2.4% |
| Canada | $215.6M | 2.3% |
| Poland | $215.6M | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $207.0M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $174.6M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.30 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $14.05 per kg and China $6.66 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 7323.93: Steel, stainless: table, kitchen and other household articles and parts thereof. HS 7323 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most stainless steel cookware?
China exported $6.96 billion in 2024, 74% of the world total, followed by India (5%) and Germany (3%). In all, 197 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most stainless steel cookware?
The United States imported $2.58 billion in 2024, 28% of world imports, ahead of Germany (6%) and South Korea (4%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in stainless steel cookware?
It was worth $9.37 billion in 2024, about 1.28 million tonnes. That is an increase of 45% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $9.85 billion. 197 countries reported exports and 221 reported imports.
What is the average price of stainless steel cookware per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.30 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $14.05 per kg and China $6.66 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 cookware?
The HS code for stainless steel cookware is subheading 7323.93, 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 7323 page.
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