# Global Thick cold rolled stainless sheet Market 2026

> World exports of thick cold rolled stainless sheet (HS 721931) reached $731.7 million in 2024, 15% less than in 2019. Finland was the largest exporter with 21% of the world total, and the Netherlands was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/thick-cold-rolled-stainless-sheet-market/
- Sector: Industrial & Trade
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 731.7 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Wide cold rolled stainless steel flat products of heavy thickness.

Segments: Cold rolled stainless plate, Heavy stainless sheet, Annealed sheets, Bright sheets.

Typical buyers: Stainless service centres, Fabricators, Process equipment makers.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of thick cold rolled stainless sheet (HS 721931) were worth $731.7 million in 2024. | 731.7 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 15% lower in 2024 than in 2019 ($860.3 million), calculated from the annual totals. | -15 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| Finland was the largest exporter in 2024, with 21% of world exports ($157.2 million). | 21 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, Finland, Belgium and China, shipped 52% of world exports in 2024. | 52 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The Netherlands was the largest importer in 2024, buying $125.6 million, or 17% of world imports. | 17 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 25 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 25 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $3.28 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 3.28 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 222.9 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 222.9 thousand tonnes | 2024 |
| Among the ten largest exporters, China grew fastest, with exports up 109% from 2019 to 2024. | +109 % since 2019 | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade shrank 15% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- China is gaining ground: its exports rose 109% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finland | 157.2 |
| 2 | Belgium | 136.6 |
| 3 | China | 83.8 |
| 4 | France | 56.6 |
| 5 | Sweden | 52.9 |
| 6 | Italy | 46.4 |
| 7 | Germany | 44.7 |
| 8 | Netherlands | 41.8 |
| 9 | Spain | 26.0 |
| 10 | United States | 15.8 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 125.6 |
| 2 | Germany | 114.5 |
| 3 | Italy | 97.1 |
| 4 | Poland | 35.9 |
| 5 | Denmark | 24.6 |
| 6 | United States | 20.2 |
| 7 | Turkey | 19.1 |
| 8 | France | 13.9 |
| 9 | Switzerland | 13.7 |
| 10 | Spain | 13.5 |

## World exports of HS 721931, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 650.8 |
| 2018 | 775.8 |
| 2019 | 860.3 |
| 2020 | 693.3 |
| 2021 | 950.7 |
| 2022 | 977.6 |
| 2023 | 765.1 |
| 2024 | 731.7 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global thick cold rolled stainless sheet market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 721931 reached $731.7 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most thick cold rolled stainless sheet?

Finland led world exports in 2024 with 21% of the total, followed by Belgium, China and France.

### Which countries import the most thick cold rolled stainless sheet?

The Netherlands was the largest importer in 2024, followed by Germany, Italy and Poland.

### Is world trade in thick cold rolled stainless sheet growing?

World exports were 15% lower in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of thick cold rolled stainless sheet?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $3.28 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Thick cold rolled stainless sheet Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/thick-cold-rolled-stainless-sheet-market/