Very thick stainless coil trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in very thick stainless coil was worth $246.1 million in 2024, about 95.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 24% since 2017, and down 25% 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 | $246.1M | 95.8K t |
| 2023 | $326.9M | 102.3K t |
| 2022 | $325.9M | 93.9K t |
| 2021 | $284.4M | 104.3K t |
| 2020 | $200.5M | 92.1K t |
| 2019 | $246.3M | 107.2K t |
| 2018 | $272.4M | 105.3K t |
| 2017 | $323.3M | 143.7K t |
Top very thick stainless coil exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 25% of world exports, followed by Indonesia and Belgium. The top three supply 63% between them, out of 64 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $62.7M | 26% |
| Indonesia | $53.5M | 22% |
| Belgium | $39.7M | 16% |
| Sweden | $21.4M | 8.7% |
| France | $15.1M | 6.1% |
| United States | $10.6M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $8.5M | 3.5% |
| India | $4.8M | 2% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 1.7% |
| Luxembourg | $3.7M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $3.6M | 1.5% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Italy is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of South Korea and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 38% across 138 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $37.7M | 15% |
| South Korea | $36.1M | 15% |
| Germany | $20.3M | 8.3% |
| Taiwan | $18.4M | 7.5% |
| United States | $18.1M | 7.4% |
| China | $13.6M | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $12.8M | 5.2% |
| India | $8.7M | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $7.7M | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $7.3M | 3% |
| Malaysia | $7.1M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $5.0M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $3.82 per kg and Indonesia $2.06 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 7219.11: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, in coils, of a thickness exceeding 10mm. HS 7219 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most very thick stainless coil?
China exported $62.7 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by Indonesia (22%) and Belgium (16%). In all, 64 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most very thick stainless coil?
Italy imported $37.7 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of South Korea (15%) and Germany (8%). The top three importers together take 38%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in very thick stainless coil?
It was worth $246.1 million in 2024, about 95.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 24% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $326.9 million. 64 countries reported exports and 138 reported imports.
What is the average price of very thick stainless coil per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $3.82 per kg and Indonesia $2.06 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 very thick stainless coil?
The HS code for very thick stainless coil is subheading 7219.11, 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.
How can I find very thick stainless coil buyers and suppliers?
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