The Stainless Steel Council of the China Iron and Steel Association released China’s stainless steel statistics for the first three quarters of 2026 on October 30.
From January to September 2026, China’s crude stainless steel production reached around 32.04 million tons, up by 17.05% from the same period in 2025. Total stainless steel imports reached 1.14 million tons, up by 0.19% year on year, while exports fell by 11.42% to 3.35 million tons. Net exports totaled 2.21 million tons, down by 16.42% year on year.
During the period, apparent stainless steel consumption reached 26.77 million tons, up by 8.24% from the same period last year.