Thin cold-rolled stainless trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in thin cold-rolled stainless was worth $7.89 billion in 2024, about 3.44 million tonnes. That is an increase of 16% since 2017, and down 9% 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 | $7.89B | 3.44M t |
| 2023 | $8.68B | 3.35M t |
| 2022 | $12.36B | 3.94M t |
| 2021 | $9.39B | 3.53M t |
| 2020 | $6.07B | 2.89M t |
| 2019 | $6.58B | 2.96M t |
| 2018 | $7.46B | 3.14M t |
| 2017 | $6.81B | 3.08M t |
Top thin cold-rolled stainless exporting countries
Indonesia is the largest exporter with 15% of world exports, followed by China and Finland. The top three supply 41% between them, out of 90 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $1.15B | 15% |
| China | $1.09B | 14% |
| Finland | $977.2M | 12% |
| Italy | $667.8M | 8.5% |
| France | $533.7M | 6.8% |
| Taiwan | $458.9M | 5.8% |
| Vietnam | $452.2M | 5.7% |
| Belgium | $444.6M | 5.6% |
| South Korea | $327.5M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $326.9M | 4.1% |
| United States | $259.8M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $242.5M | 3.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of China and the Netherlands. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 31% across 175 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $903.9M | 12% |
| China | $836.6M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $675.9M | 8.6% |
| Italy | $569.4M | 7.2% |
| India | $487.0M | 6.2% |
| South Korea | $391.5M | 5% |
| United States | $379.1M | 4.8% |
| Mexico | $282.4M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $223.9M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $213.1M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $196.6M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $195.7M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $3.57 per kg and China $1.63 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 7219.33: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm. HS 7219 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most thin cold-rolled stainless?
Indonesia exported $1.15 billion in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by China (14%) and Finland (12%). In all, 90 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most thin cold-rolled stainless?
Germany imported $903.9 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of China (11%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in thin cold-rolled stainless?
It was worth $7.89 billion in 2024, about 3.44 million tonnes. That is an increase of 16% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $12.36 billion. 90 countries reported exports and 175 reported imports.
What is the average price of thin cold-rolled stainless per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $3.57 per kg and China $1.63 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 thin cold-rolled stainless?
The HS code for thin cold-rolled stainless is subheading 7219.33, 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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