# Global Cold finished stainless bar Market 2026

> World exports of cold finished stainless bar (HS 722230) reached $960.0 million in 2024, 9% more than in 2019. India was the largest exporter with 18% of the world total, and Germany was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/cold-finished-stainless-bar-market/
- Sector: Industrial & Trade
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 960.0 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Stainless steel bars and rods of various shapes, cold formed or cold finished and further worked.

Segments: Bright bar, Hexagon bar, Flat bar, Square bar.

Typical buyers: Machine shops, Fastener makers, Valve makers.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of cold finished stainless bar (HS 722230) were worth $960.0 million in 2024. | 960.0 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 9% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($877.0 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +9 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| India was the largest exporter in 2024, with 18% of world exports ($177.3 million). | 18 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, India, Germany and the United States, shipped 44% of world exports in 2024. | 44 % of world exports | 2024 |
| Germany was the largest importer in 2024, buying $99.7 million, or 10% of world imports. | 10 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 33 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 33 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $5.14 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 5.14 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 186.8 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 186.8 thousand tonnes | 2024 |
| Among the ten largest exporters, the United States grew fastest, with exports up 148% from 2019 to 2024. | +148 % since 2019 | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade grew 9% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- The United States is gaining ground: its exports rose 148% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 177.3 |
| 2 | Germany | 131.5 |
| 3 | United States | 117.3 |
| 4 | Italy | 98.9 |
| 5 | China | 64.9 |
| 6 | Taiwan | 47.3 |
| 7 | Spain | 45.4 |
| 8 | Sweden | 42.0 |
| 9 | Japan | 36.3 |
| 10 | Austria | 28.2 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 99.7 |
| 2 | France | 62.9 |
| 3 | Italy | 58.3 |
| 4 | South Korea | 54.7 |
| 5 | China | 51.4 |
| 6 | Poland | 49.2 |
| 7 | United States | 38.9 |
| 8 | Netherlands | 31.7 |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 31.0 |
| 10 | Belgium | 29.2 |

## World exports of HS 722230, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 683.3 |
| 2018 | 813.1 |
| 2019 | 877.0 |
| 2020 | 780.1 |
| 2021 | 879.3 |
| 2022 | 1,004 |
| 2023 | 1,017 |
| 2024 | 960.0 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global cold finished stainless bar market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 722230 reached $960.0 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most cold finished stainless bar?

India led world exports in 2024 with 18% of the total, followed by Germany, the United States and Italy.

### Which countries import the most cold finished stainless bar?

Germany was the largest importer in 2024, followed by France, Italy and South Korea.

### Is world trade in cold finished stainless bar growing?

World exports were 9% higher in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of cold finished stainless bar?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $5.14 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Cold finished stainless bar Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/cold-finished-stainless-bar-market/