Thin stainless sheet trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in thin stainless sheet was worth $75.4 million in 2024, about 28.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 38% since 2017, and down 21% 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 | $75.4M | 28.7K t |
| 2023 | $95.6M | 28.9K t |
| 2022 | $130.7M | 30.7K t |
| 2021 | $119.7M | 33.2K t |
| 2020 | $96.2M | 29.9K t |
| 2019 | $117.7M | 34.4K t |
| 2018 | $124.4M | 42.6K t |
| 2017 | $121.1M | 39.0K t |
Top thin stainless sheet exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 35% of world exports, followed by the United States and Taiwan. The top three supply 57% between them, out of 67 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.0M | 35% |
| United States | $11.3M | 15% |
| Taiwan | $5.7M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $4.4M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 5.2% |
| Finland | $2.5M | 3.4% |
| Hong Kong | $2.4M | 3.2% |
| Sweden | $2.0M | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $1.9M | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $1.6M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Mexico is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam and India. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 162 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $9.2M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $4.8M | 6.3% |
| India | $4.1M | 5.5% |
| Canada | $3.7M | 5% |
| Austria | $2.9M | 3.9% |
| Malaysia | $2.8M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 3.6% |
| China | $2.7M | 3.6% |
| Singapore | $2.1M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 2.2% |
| Sweden | $1.6M | 2.2% |
| Israel | $1.6M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.62 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $6.32 per kg and China $1.62 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 7219.24: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, (not in coils), of a thickness of less than 3mm. HS 7219 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most thin stainless sheet?
China exported $26.0 million in 2024, 35% of the world total, followed by the United States (15%) and Taiwan (8%). In all, 67 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most thin stainless sheet?
Mexico imported $9.2 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (6%) and India (5%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in thin stainless sheet?
It was worth $75.4 million in 2024, about 28.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 38% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $130.7 million. 67 countries reported exports and 162 reported imports.
What is the average price of thin stainless sheet per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.62 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $6.32 per kg and China $1.62 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 sheet?
The HS code for thin stainless sheet is subheading 7219.24, 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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