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China Stainless Steel Market Price Update – September 16, 2026


Market reference date: September 16, 2026. The tables summarize material-only reference levels converted from publicly visible China-market indications.

Cold-rolled prices are based on 1219 mm slit-edge material; hot-rolled prices are based on 1500 mm mill-edge material. Other widths require separate confirmation.

Conversion basis: USD 1 = CNY 6.7628 on September 16, 2026. Where several numerical indications were visible for the same grade and thickness, their arithmetic average was calculated, an 8% commercial margin was applied, and the result was rounded to the nearest US dollar per metric tonne. Manufacturer and origin information have been removed.

Cost scope: Prices cover material only. They exclude processing, lifting and handling, freight, packing, financing charges, taxes and all other order-specific costs. Market conditions can change quickly; the final price is subject to actual sales confirmation.

Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel Reference Prices

Grade / finish Thickness (mm) Reference price (USD/MT)
304 / 2B 0.3 $2,587
304 / 2B 0.4 $2,537
304 / 2B 0.5 $2,505
304 / 2B 0.6 $2,491
304 / 2B 0.7 $2,473
304 / 2B 0.8 $2,457
304 / 2B 0.9 $2,441
304 / 2B 1.0 $2,441
304 / 2B 1.2 $2,438
304 / 2B 1.5 $2,425
304 / 2B 2.0 $2,425
304 / 2B 2.5 $2,419
304 / 2B 3.0 $2,419
304 / 2B 4.0 $2,451
304 / 2B 5.0 $2,451
304 / 2B 6.0 $2,703
316L / 2B 0.3 $5,014
316L / 2B 0.4 $4,951
316L / 2B 0.5 $4,935
316L / 2B 0.6 $4,919
316L / 2B 0.7 $4,895
316L / 2B 0.8 $4,879
316L / 2B 0.9 $4,863
316L / 2B 1.0 $4,863
316L / 2B 1.2 $4,859
316L / 2B 1.5 $4,847
316L / 2B 2.0 $4,839
316L / 2B 2.5 $4,839
316L / 2B 3.0 $4,839
316L / 2B 4.0 $4,887
316L / 2B 5.0 $4,887
316L / 2B 6.0 $5,158
321 / 2B 0.8 $2,795
321 / 2B 0.9-1.2 $2,779
321 / 2B 1.5-3.0 $2,763
430 / 2B 0.4-0.6 $1,302
430 / 2B 0.7-0.8 $1,286
430 / 2B 0.9-1.0 $1,270
430 / 2B 1.2-3.0 $1,254
430 / 2B 4.0 $1,445
409L / 2B/2D 0.5 $1,345
409L / 2B/2D 0.6 $1,329
409L / 2B/2D 0.7 $1,314
409L / 2B/2D 0.8 $1,266
409L / 2B/2D 0.9-3.0 $1,218
443 / 2B 0.5 $1,805
443 / 2B 0.6 $1,789
443 / 2B 0.7 $1,773
443 / 2B 0.8 $1,757
443 / 2B 1.0 $1,677
439 / 2B 0.5 $1,805
439 / 2B 0.6 $1,789
439 / 2B 0.7 $1,773
439 / 2B 0.8 $1,757
439 / 2B 1.0 $1,677
201 / 2B mill-edge coil 0.5 $1,461
441 / 2B/2D 0.5-1.0 POA
444 / 2B 0.5-1.0 POA
436L / 2B 0.5-1.0 POA

Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Reference Prices

Grade / finish Thickness (mm) Reference price (USD/MT)
304 / No.1 3.0 $2,306
304 / No.1 3.5-12 $2,306
304 / No.1 14 $2,310
304L / No.1 3.0-12 $2,342
304L / No.1 14 $2,350
321 / No.1 3.0 $2,654
321 / No.1 3.5-12 $2,646
321 / No.1 14 $2,694
316L / No.1 3.0 $4,700
316L / No.1 3.5-12 $4,639
316L / No.1 14 $4,645
304 plate 16-25 $2,391
304 plate 26-49 $2,415
304 plate 50-75 $2,439
304 plate 80-100 $3,082
304 plate 100-150 $5,454
304L plate 16-25 $2,407
304L plate 26-49 $2,431
304L plate 50-75 $2,455
304L plate 80-100 $3,098
304L plate 100-150 $5,486
321 plate 16-25 $3,074
321 plate 26-49 $3,082
321 plate 50-56 $3,106
321 plate 60-75 $4,248
316L plate 16-25 $4,819
316L plate 26-49 $4,827
316L plate 50-75 $4,851
316L plate 80-100 $5,494
309S / No.1 3-14 POA
310S plate 16-56 POA

Special Steel Reference Prices

Product group Thickness / specification Reference price (USD/MT)
Special steel products Confirm grade, condition and dimensions POA

No verifiable numerical special-steel indication was visible in the September 16 source material, so no value has been estimated.

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