72181000 - Stainless steel in ingots - EU Trade

The main extra-EU suppliers of Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel, Ingots and other primary forms are 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇮🇩 Indonesia. 🇺🇸 United States leads with 25.6% of total imports (€45.4M). The HHI concentration index stands at 1624, indicating a Moderate market.

The main extra-EU export markets for Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel, Ingots and other primary forms are 🇹🇼 Taiwan, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States. 🇹🇼 Taiwan absorbs 26.1% of European exports (€42.4M).

Within the EU, the leading importers of Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel, Ingots and other primary forms are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇧🇪 Belgium. 🇮🇹 Italy accounts for 24.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (8.1%) while exports were falling sharply (-41.0%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel, Ingots and other primary forms to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel, Ingots and other primary forms (NC8 72181000) is 🇺🇸 United States, accounting for 25.6% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel, Ingots and other primary forms?

The extra-EU trade balance for Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel, Ingots and other primary forms (NC8 72181000) is €-15.5M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €177.5M, exports: €162.0M).

How much does the EU import of Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel, Ingots and other primary forms?

The EU imported €177.5M of Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel, Ingots and other primary forms (NC8 72181000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 58.9M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel, Ingots and other primary forms?

The weighted average import price of Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel, Ingots and other primary forms (NC8 72181000) is €3.01/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel, Ingots and other primary forms?

The leading EU member state importer of Stainless steel in ingots or other primary forms; semi-finished products of stainless steel, Ingots and other primary forms (NC8 72181000) is 🇮🇹 Italy, accounting for 24.1% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were rising (8.1%) while exports were falling sharply (-41.0%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇺🇸 United States	€45.4M	25.6%	12.9M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€41.3M	23.3%	4.6M kg
3	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€26.6M	15.0%	20.0M kg
4	🇰🇿 Kazakhstan	€23.2M	13.1%	7.8M kg
5	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€9.0M	5.0%	4.0M kg
6	🇰🇷 South Korea	€4.1M	2.3%	1.2M kg
7	🇦🇺 Australia	€1.9M	1.1%	136K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€42.4M	26.1%	15.4M kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€42.0M	25.9%	3.3M kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€26.5M	16.3%	7.2M kg
4	🇨🇳 China	€21.5M	13.3%	5.6M kg
5	🇹🇭 Thailand	€4.0M	2.4%	232K kg
6	🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	€2.7M	1.7%	138K kg
7	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€2.0M	1.2%	159K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€45.4M	12.9Mt	€3.52/kg	29.9%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€41.3M	4.6Mt	€8.97/kg	27.3%
3	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€26.6M	20.0Mt	€1.33/kg	17.6%
4	🇰🇿 Kazakhstan	€23.2M	7.8Mt	€2.96/kg	15.3%
5	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€9.0M	4.0Mt	€2.26/kg	5.9%
6	🇰🇷 South Korea	€4.1M	1.2Mt	€3.48/kg	2.7%
7	🇦🇺 Australia	€1.9M	136Kt	€14.01/kg	1.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇹🇼 Taiwan	€42.4M	15.4Mt	€2.75/kg	30.0%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€42.0M	3.3Mt	€12.88/kg	29.8%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€26.5M	7.2Mt	€3.69/kg	18.8%
4	🇨🇳 China	€21.5M	5.6Mt	€3.84/kg	15.3%
5	🇹🇭 Thailand	€4.0M	232Kt	€17.04/kg	2.8%
6	🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	€2.7M	138Kt	€19.45/kg	1.9%
7	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€2.0M	159Kt	€12.51/kg	1.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€45.4M	12.9Mt	€3.52/kg	29.9%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€41.3M	4.6Mt	€8.97/kg	27.3%
3	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€26.6M	20.0Mt	€1.33/kg	17.6%
4	🇰🇿 Kazakhstan	€23.2M	7.8Mt	€2.96/kg	15.3%
5	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€9.0M	4.0Mt	€2.26/kg	5.9%
6	🇰🇷 South Korea	€4.1M	1.2Mt	€3.48/kg	2.7%
7	🇦🇺 Australia	€1.9M	136Kt	€14.01/kg	1.3%

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