2023
Exports
$157MWorld Rnk 11 / 120
Flag Rnk 344 / 1212
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel
1.5Rnk 46 / 1025
2023
Imports
$161MWorld Rnk 10 / 201
Flag Rnk 349 / 1208
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of India
0.65Rnk 39 / 132

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Exports In 2023, India exported $157M in Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel, making it the 11th largest exporter of Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel in the world. At the same year, Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel was the 344th most exported product in India. The main destination of Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel exports from India are: United States ($32.9M), Vietnam ($14.1M), Mexico ($11.8M), Germany ($10.6M), and Russia ($8.21M).

The fastest growing export markets for Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel of India between 2022 and 2023 were Russia ($5.55M), Romania ($2.37M), and China ($2.05M).

Imports In 2023, India imported $161M in Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel, becoming the 10th largest importer of Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel in the world. At the same year, Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel was the 349th most imported product in India. India imports Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel primarily from: China ($50.6M), Japan ($38.3M), South Korea ($19.4M), Finland ($9.35M), and Malaysia ($7.86M).

The fastest growing import markets in Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel for India between 2022 and 2023 were Belgium ($3.97M), Spain ($1.66M), and France ($1.06M).

COMPANIES In 2024, leading companies such as IKEA Group (41), Poclain Hydraulics (8), and BJ's Wholesale Club (1) were at the forefront of shipping Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel from India to the United States.

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$157M
IMPORTS (2023)$161M
NET TRADE (2023)-$4.25M

In 2023, India exported $157M in Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel. The main destinations of India exports on Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel were United States ($32.9M), Vietnam ($14.1M), Mexico ($11.8M), Germany ($10.6M), and Russia ($8.21M).

In 2023, India imported $161M in Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel, mainly from China ($50.6M), Japan ($38.3M), South Korea ($19.4M), Finland ($9.35M), and Malaysia ($7.86M).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel EXPORT MARKETS FOR India WERE (2022 - 2023):
Russia$5.55M (208%)
Romania$2.37M (465%)
China$2.05M (65.6%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel BY India WERE (2022 - 2023):
United States-$12.8M (-28%)
Turkey-$5.87M (-52.2%)
Mexico-$5.61M (-32.3%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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In 2023, India's main exporting competitors in Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel were:
In 2023, India's main importing competitors in Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel were:

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Trade Value of Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel by Exporters

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALUnited States+ $11.8M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALChina+ $35.8M

Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel’s highest export potential is United States. With an export gap of $11.8M.   Flat-Rolled Stainless Steel’s highest import potential is China with an import gap of $35.8M.

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