Thin stainless strip trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in thin stainless strip was worth $232.7 million in 2024, about 79.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 19% since 2017, and down 3% 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 | $232.7M | 79.3K t |
| 2023 | $238.9M | 61.4K t |
| 2022 | $285.4M | 67.1K t |
| 2021 | $317.1M | 97.7K t |
| 2020 | $248.6M | 88.2K t |
| 2019 | $281.7M | 97.5K t |
| 2018 | $304.0M | 94.7K t |
| 2017 | $288.2M | 139.3K t |
Top thin stainless strip exporting countries
Exports are led by China (16%), Japan (15%) and Taiwan (11%). 72 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 42%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $36.4M | 16% |
| Japan | $36.0M | 16% |
| Taiwan | $25.8M | 11% |
| United States | $20.7M | 8.9% |
| Finland | $15.9M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $12.6M | 5.4% |
| Sweden | $12.4M | 5.4% |
| Indonesia | $12.0M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $12.0M | 5.1% |
| France | $7.8M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $7.4M | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $6.9M | 3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Poland (14%), Vietnam (10%) and Germany (9%). 164 countries imported it, and the top three take 33% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $32.4M | 14% |
| Vietnam | $22.5M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $21.2M | 9.1% |
| Malaysia | $20.1M | 8.6% |
| Thailand | $15.9M | 6.8% |
| Indonesia | $12.6M | 5.4% |
| Mexico | $11.2M | 4.8% |
| Sweden | $11.0M | 4.7% |
| United States | $7.8M | 3.4% |
| Brazil | $5.5M | 2.4% |
| Canada | $5.5M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $5.3M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $6.20 per kg and China $1.36 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 7220.12: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 4.75mm. HS 7220 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most thin stainless strip?
China exported $36.4 million in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by Japan (15%) and Taiwan (11%). In all, 72 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most thin stainless strip?
Poland imported $32.4 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (10%) and Germany (9%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in thin stainless strip?
It was worth $232.7 million in 2024, about 79.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 19% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $317.1 million. 72 countries reported exports and 164 reported imports.
What is the average price of thin stainless strip per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $6.20 per kg and China $1.36 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for thin stainless strip?
The HS code for thin stainless strip is subheading 7220.12, 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 7220 page.
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