Stainless steel cookware imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless steel cookware by the United States reached $2.58 billion in 2024 (295.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 221 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.58B | 295.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.09B | 200.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.39B | 202.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.67B | 233.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.94B | 300.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.91B | 222.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.75B | 211.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.48B | 202.2K t |
Where the United States imports stainless steel cookware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.22B | 86% |
| India | $141.2M | 5.5% |
| Taiwan | $50.7M | 2% |
| Italy | $46.0M | 1.8% |
| Vietnam | $19.5M | 0.8% |
| Brazil | $18.6M | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $14.8M | 0.6% |
| Canada | $14.3M | 0.6% |
| Mexico | $7.7M | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $6.3M | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.75 per kg, close to the world average of $7.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Stainless steel cookware exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported stainless steel cookware worth $97.8 million (9.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 197 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (18%), Mexico (14%), South Korea (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $18.0M | 18% |
| Mexico | $13.9M | 14% |
| South Korea | $9.5M | 9.8% |
| United Kingdom | $3.9M | 4% |
| Australia | $3.8M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $2.9M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $2.9M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $2.6M | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $2.0M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States stainless steel cookware imports (HS 7323.93): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 7323.93: Steel, stainless: table, kitchen and other household articles and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel cookware imported by the United States?
The United States imported stainless steel cookware worth $2.58 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 295.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 221 countries worldwide, with 28% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel cookware to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.22 billion), followed by India (5%) and Taiwan (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 101 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 29% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel cookware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.75 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $7.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless steel cookware to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.48 billion in 2017 to $2.58 billion in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2021 at $2.67 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.10 billion a year.
Does the United States also export stainless steel cookware?
Yes. The United States exported $97.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and South Korea. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $2.48 billion a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel cookware?
The HS code for stainless steel cookware is subheading 7323.93. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7323 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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