From January to October, China’s stainless steel import volume totaled 1.2621 million tons and export volume totaled 4.1408 million tons.
In October 2025, China's stainless steel imports were 124,100 tons, a month-on-month increase of 3,800 tons, an increase of 3.18%; a year-on-year decrease of 34,100 tons, a decrease of 21.56%. In October, imports from Japan, Taiwan, China and other regions dropped month-on-month. The top five domestic stainless steel import regions totaled 117,100 tons, accounting for 94.32% of total imports.
From January to October 2025, China's stainless steel imports totaled 1.2621 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 343,000 tons, or 21.37%. Among them, Indonesia is the largest importer of stainless steel in my country. From January to October, 1.0171 million tons were imported from Indonesia, a year-on-year decrease of 24%. Domestic stainless steel imports from Indonesia, South Korea, Vietnam and other regions showed a month-on-month increase.
In October 2025, the total exported stainless steel volume was 358,100 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 60,400 tons, a decrease of 14.43%; a year-on-year decrease of 59,300 tons, a decrease of 14.2%. Among them, Vietnam was China's largest stainless steel exporter that month, and stainless steel exports to Turkey, Malaysia, India and other regions showed a month-on-month increase. In October, exports to Vietnam, South Korea, Russia and other regions dropped month-on-month. The top 20 stainless steel export regions totaled 285,600 tons, accounting for 79.74% of total exports.
From January to October 2025, the total export volume was 4.1408 million tons, an increase of 0.16 million tons year-on-year, an increase of 0.04%. From January to October, 425,900 tons were exported to Vietnam, a year-on-year increase of 15%. The total net export volume was 2.8787 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 344,600 tons, an increase of 13.60%.
China's total nickel ore imports from January to October were 46.3839 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 14.53%
In October 2025, China's nickel ore imports were 5.5977 million tons, a month-on-month decrease of 1.6307 million tons, a decrease of 22.56%; a year-on-year increase of 677,100 tons, an increase of 13.76%. Among them, 4.3468 million tons of nickel ore were imported from the Philippines, a month-on-month decrease of 25.28% and a year-on-year increase of 6.67%.
From January to October 2025, China's total nickel ore imports were 46.3839 million tons, an increase of 5.8846 million tons year-on-year, an increase of 14.53%. Among them, the amount of nickel ore imported from the Philippines was 30.4474 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 6.67%.
China's total ferronickel imports from January to October were 9.2578 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 30.4%
In October 2025, the import volume of ferronickel was 905,100 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 173,200 tons, a decrease of 16.06%, and a year-on-year increase of 214,200 tons, an increase of 31.01%. Among them, the import volume of ferronickel from Indonesia was 884,000 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 171,100 tons, a decrease of 16.22%, and a year-on-year increase of 215,000 tons, an increase of 32.13%.
From January to October 2025, the total import volume of ferronickel was 9.2578 million tons, an increase of 4.0436 million tons year-on-year, an increase of 30.4%. Among them, the import volume of ferronickel from Indonesia was 9.0254 million tons, an increase of 2.189 million tons year-on-year, an increase of 32.02%.
China's total refined nickel imports from January to October were 195,100 tons, a year-on-year increase of 178.81%
In October 2025, the import volume of refined nickel was 9,700 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 18,500 tons, a decrease of 65.66%, and a year-on-year increase of 56.89 tons, an increase of 0.59%. Among them, 1,000 tons of refined nickel was imported from Russia, a month-on-month decrease of 17,500 tons, a decrease of 94.6%, and a year-on-year decrease of 5,800 tons, a decrease of 85.24%.
From January to October 2025, the total import volume of refined nickel was 195,100 tons, an increase of 125,100 tons year-on-year, an increase of 178.81%. Among them, 74,600 tons of refined nickel were imported from Russia, an increase of 43,500 tons year-on-year, an increase of 139.5%.
In October 2025, China's refined nickel export volume was 13,700 tons, a month-on-month increase of 287.04 tons, an increase of 2.14%; a year-on-year decrease of 547.09 tons, a decrease of 3.84%.
From January to October 2025, China's total refined nickel exports were 147,500 tons, an increase of 59,200 tons year-on-year, an increase of 67.10%.
China's total chrome ore imports from January to October were 18.4936 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 7.39%
In October 2025, the import volume of chrome ore was 2.221 million tons, a month-on-month decrease of 46,900 tons, a decrease of 2.07%, and a year-on-year increase of 684,800 tons, an increase of 44.58%. Among them, the amount of chrome ore imported from South Africa was 1.7852 million tons, a month-on-month decrease of 123,300 tons, a decrease of 6.46%, and a year-on-year increase of 598,900 tons, an increase of 50.48%.
From January to October 2025, the cumulative volume of chrome ore imports was 18.4936 million tons, an increase of 1.2727 million tons year-on-year, an increase of 7.39%. Among them, the cumulative volume of chrome ore imported from South Africa was 15.3225 million tons, an increase of 1.3612 million tons year-on-year, an increase of 9.75%.
China's cumulative ferrochrome imports from January to October were 2.2042 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 28.68%
In October 2025, ferrochromium imports were 139,800 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 84,900 tons, a decrease of 37.77%, and a year-on-year decrease of 113,100 tons, a decrease of 44.72%; of which ferrochrome imported from South Africa was 33,200 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 53,800 tons, a decrease of 61.82%, and a year-on-year decrease of 65,000 tons, a decrease of 66.18%.
From January to October 2025, the cumulative import volume of ferrochrome was 2.2042 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of 886,400 tons, a decrease of 28.68%; of which ferrochromium imported from South Africa was 951,000 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 553,700 tons, a decrease of 36.8%.
China's cumulative import volume of manganese ore from January to October was 26.8739 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 9.27%
In October 2025, the imported manganese ore volume was 3.1002 million tons, a month-on-month increase of 15,400 tons, an increase of 0.5%, and a year-on-year increase of 169,400 tons, an increase of 5.78%. Among them, the amount of manganese ore imported from South Africa was 1.5064 million tons, a month-on-month decrease of 30,600 tons, a decrease of 1.99%, and a year-on-year decrease of 181,100 tons, a decrease of 10.73%. Imports from Australia were 528,900 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 132,900 tons, or 20.08%, and a year-on-year increase of 467,300 tons, or 758.41%.
From January to October 2025, the cumulative import of manganese ore was 26.8739 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 2.2799 million tons, an increase of 9.27%. Among them, the cumulative import volume from South Africa was 14.1221 million tons, an increase of 619,800 tons year-on-year, an increase of 4.59%. The cumulative import volume from Australia was 2.6318 million tons, an increase of 622,000 tons year-on-year, an increase of 30.95%.
China’s cumulative import volume of scrap stainless steel from January to October was 93,000 tons, a year-on-year increase of 14.86%
In October 2025, the import volume of scrap stainless steel was 7,600 tons, a month-on-month decrease of 6,800 tons, a decrease of 47.11%, and a year-on-year decrease of 0.1 thousand tons, a decrease of 11.71%.
From January to October 2025, the total import volume of scrap stainless steel was 93,000 tons, an increase of 12,000 tons year-on-year, an increase of 14.86%.
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