Thick stainless coil trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in thick stainless coil was worth $3.05 billion in 2024, about 1.37 million tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017, and down 7% 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 | $3.05B | 1.37M t |
| 2023 | $3.29B | 1.29M t |
| 2022 | $3.76B | 1.30M t |
| 2021 | $3.58B | 1.48M t |
| 2020 | $2.21B | 1.19M t |
| 2019 | $2.76B | 1.40M t |
| 2018 | $2.93B | 1.40M t |
| 2017 | $2.77B | 1.39M t |
Top thick stainless coil exporting countries
Indonesia is the largest exporter with 38% of world exports, followed by Belgium and China. The top three supply 64% between them, out of 62 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $1.16B | 38% |
| Belgium | $463.2M | 15% |
| China | $339.4M | 11% |
| Finland | $216.0M | 7.1% |
| South Korea | $181.4M | 5.9% |
| Sweden | $162.8M | 5.3% |
| United States | $101.9M | 3.3% |
| India | $89.9M | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $83.5M | 2.7% |
| France | $67.0M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $65.0M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $52.0M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Taiwan (18%), Italy (12%) and Germany (9%). 145 countries imported it, and the top three take 39% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $540.6M | 18% |
| Italy | $361.6M | 12% |
| Germany | $285.9M | 9.4% |
| France | $231.2M | 7.6% |
| Vietnam | $221.4M | 7.3% |
| South Korea | $196.0M | 6.4% |
| India | $185.3M | 6.1% |
| China | $171.9M | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $125.9M | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $123.7M | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $88.0M | 2.9% |
| United States | $86.0M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $3.50 per kg and South Korea $1.85 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 7219.12: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm. HS 7219 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most thick stainless coil?
Indonesia exported $1.16 billion in 2024, 38% of the world total, followed by Belgium (15%) and China (11%). In all, 62 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most thick stainless coil?
Taiwan imported $540.6 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Italy (12%) and Germany (9%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in thick stainless coil?
It was worth $3.05 billion in 2024, about 1.37 million tonnes. That is an increase of 10% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $3.76 billion. 62 countries reported exports and 145 reported imports.
What is the average price of thick stainless coil per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $3.50 per kg and South Korea $1.85 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 thick stainless coil?
The HS code for thick stainless coil is subheading 7219.12, 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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