Thin stainless coil trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in thin stainless coil was worth $1.74 billion in 2024, about 936.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017, and up 13% 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 | $1.74B | 936.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.54B | 737.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.10B | 794.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.18B | 1.01M t |
| 2020 | $1.16B | 705.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.65B | 941.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.06B | 1.09M t |
| 2017 | $1.55B | 911.6K t |
Top thin stainless coil exporting countries
Exports are led by Indonesia (37%), Belgium (19%) and China (15%). 70 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 71%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $635.2M | 37% |
| Belgium | $330.2M | 19% |
| China | $262.0M | 15% |
| Finland | $147.1M | 8.5% |
| Italy | $122.3M | 7% |
| Taiwan | $81.4M | 4.7% |
| United States | $37.7M | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $28.3M | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $15.4M | 0.9% |
| India | $12.2M | 0.7% |
| France | $11.3M | 0.7% |
| Slovakia | $7.1M | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Taiwan (21%), Vietnam (16%) and France (15%). 147 countries imported it, and the top three take 52% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $364.0M | 21% |
| Vietnam | $277.4M | 16% |
| France | $265.1M | 15% |
| Germany | $182.4M | 11% |
| India | $129.1M | 7.4% |
| Italy | $118.9M | 6.8% |
| Romania | $75.5M | 4.3% |
| China | $37.7M | 2.2% |
| Mexico | $37.5M | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $33.8M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $32.9M | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $24.5M | 1.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $2.60 per kg and China $1.47 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 7219.14: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness of less than 3mm. HS 7219 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most thin stainless coil?
Indonesia exported $635.2 million in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by Belgium (19%) and China (15%). In all, 70 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most thin stainless coil?
Taiwan imported $364.0 million in 2024, 21% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (16%) and France (15%). The top three importers together take 52%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in thin stainless coil?
It was worth $1.74 billion in 2024, about 936.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $2.18 billion. 70 countries reported exports and 147 reported imports.
What is the average price of thin stainless coil per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $2.60 per kg and China $1.47 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 thin stainless coil?
The HS code for thin stainless coil is subheading 7219.14, 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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