Customs Data on China’s Stainless Steel Imports and Exports for January-February

In February 2026, China’s stainless steel imports amounted to 122,600 metric tons, a decrease of 22,200 metric tons (15.32%) from the previous month; compared to the same period last year, imports decreased by 37,400 metric tons (23.39%).

From January to February 2026, China’s total stainless steel imports amounted to 267,300 metric tons, a decrease of 54,600 metric tons year-on-year, representing a 16.93% decline.

In February 2026, China’s total stainless steel exports reached 260,000 metric tons, an increase of 27,400 metric tons month-on-month, representing an 11.78% rise; year-on-year, exports decreased by 15,200 metric tons, representing a 5.53% decline.

From January to February 2026, China’s total stainless steel exports amounted to 492,700 metric tons, a decrease of 262,700 metric tons year-on-year, representing a decline of 34.78%.

In February 2026, total net exports amounted to 137,400 metric tons, an increase of 49,600 metric tons from the previous month, representing a growth of 56.49%.

From January to February 2026, total net exports amounted to 225,400 metric tons, a decrease of 208,000 metric tons year-on-year, representing a decline of 48.00%. 

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