China stainless steel import and export both declined sharply in 2023

According to customs data on January 22, stainless steel imports in December were around 288,600 mt, while exports were approximately 353,900 mt. The total stainless steel imports for January to December were 2.367 million mt, marking a year-on-year decrease of about 30.88%. Exports for the same period totaled around 4.58 million mt, showing a year-on-year decline of about 15.66%.