China Stainless Steel Exports 2025 Reach 5.03M Tons
China exported 5.03 million tons of stainless steel in 2025.
The volume was slightly lower than in 2024.
Year-on-year, exports fell by 0.3%.
Stainless steel imports declined during the same period.
Total imports reached 1.52 million tons.
This represented a 19% decrease from last year.
December Export Data
In December 2025, stainless steel exports increased.
Monthly exports totaled 485,000 tons.
This was 19.7% higher than November.
Compared with December 2024, exports rose 4%.
The increase occurred before new export licensing rules.
The new rules came into effect in January 2026.
Some shipments were completed earlier than usual.
This affected export figures in December.
Import Figures
Imports also rose in December.
Inbound volume reached 145,000 tons.
This was an increase of 29% from November.
Year-on-year growth was 2%.
Stainless Steel Scrap Imports
Scrap imports increased in 2025.
Total stainless steel scrap imports reached about 120,000 tons.
This was 23.5% higher than the previous year.
In December, scrap imports totaled 11,800 tons.
The December figure was 20.6% higher year-on-year.
Industry Reference
China remained an important supplier in the global stainless steel market.
Export volumes stayed close to last year’s level.
The data provides reference information for overseas buyers.
It is also useful for 2026 supply planning.
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FAQ
Q1: What were China’s stainless steel exports in 2025?
China exported 5.03 million tons of stainless steel in 2025.
Q2: How did stainless steel imports change in 2025?
Imports declined by 19% to 1.52 million tons.
Q3: Why did exports rise in December 2025?
Some shipments were completed before new export licensing rules began.
Q4: How much stainless steel scrap did China import in 2025?
Scrap imports totaled around 120,000 tons, up 23.5% year-on-year.
Q5: Who can use this data?
The data is mainly used by traders, buyers, and industry participants.
