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Dec-01-22
Buyer From India
Buyer Of Hard Disks   |   Industrial Tapes/Films   |   Electric Fans & Blowers   |   Solar Power Equipments   |   Solar Panels   |   Washing Machines   |   Light Emitting Diode   |   Screws   |   Sportswear/Polo Shirts   |   Steel Hardware   |   Street Lights & Lamps   |   Mosquito Coils, Insect Repellents   |   Silicon   |   Steel Pipes   |   Motor Scrap   |   Bolts   |   Electric Ceiling Fans   |   Nuts   |   Stainless Steel Wires   |   Duplex Paper Board   |   Tents, Awnings & Accessories   |   Mosquito Nets   |   Ceramic Tiles   |   Ceramic Tiles   |   Batteries & Chargers   |   Wooden Block Board   |   Sinks, Washbasins, Countertops   |   Electric Lamps, Tubes, Bulbs, Lights & Light Fittings   |   Stainless Steel Bars   |   Veneer   |   PVC Floorings   |   Springs   |   Bamboo   |   Automobile Bolts, Nuts, Springs & Bearings   |   Wire Rods   |   Electric Motors   |   Wire & Cable Harness, Wire Mesh   |   Door Handles   |   Hard Disk Drives   |   Nails   |   Wires & Cables   |   Steel Plates   |   Steel Wires   |   Paper Boards   |   Battery Scraps   |   Stainless Steel Sheets   |   Fasteners   |   Packaging Items & Containers   |   Steel Bars   |   Stainless Steel Plates   |   Water Filters, Water Treatment Plants   |   Particle Boards   |   Shower Accessories   |   Granite Slabs   |   Porcelain Tiles   |   Plywood   |   Laminates   |   Steel Rods   |   Fencing Materials   |   Laminated Flooring   |   Wall to Wall Carpets   |   Tiles   |   Floor Tiles   |   Flooring   |   Vinyl Floorings   |   Blocks, Tiles & Slabs   |   Roofing Sheets, Gypsum Board   |   Panels   |   Showers   |   Rolling Shutters   |   Faucets   |   Carpets   |   Locks & Handles   |   Bathroom Accessories   |   Doors, Windows, Gates   |   Furniture   |   Marble & Granite   |   Door Hinges   |   Door Locks   |   Wooden & Bamboo Flooring   |   Green Tea   |   Wall Tiles   |   MDF Boards   |   Medical Face Masks   |   DC, AC Inverters & Converters   |   Stainless Steel Pipes & Pipe Fittings   |   Hand Wash   |   Socks   |   Decorative Lights & Lamps   |   Christmas Tree & Decoratives   |   Solar LED Street Lights   |   Black Tea   |   Tea   |   Medical Supplies & Disposable   |   Shirts & T-Shirts   |   Disposable Face Mask
May-30-20
Buyer From India
Jan-28-21
Buyer From India
Oct-22-19
Buyer From India, India
May-09-24
Buyer From India
Buyer Of Red Chilli   |   Fresh Chicken   |   Pepper   |   Poultry   |   Split Leather   |   Ethanol   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Turmeric   |   Peas   |   Football   |   Green Cardamom   |   Rice   |   Black Tea   |   Lentils   |   Sugar   |   Palm Kernel   |   Basmati Rice   |   Sugarcane Products   |   Sweeteners   |   Pine Wood   |   Eucalyptus Wood   |   Beans   |   Long Grain Rice   |   Soybean   |   Teak Wood   |   Jasmine Rice   |   White Rice   |   Parboiled Rice   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Kerosene Oil   |   Chickpeas   |   Other Type Of Rice   |   Coffee Beans   |   Wood Logs   |   Crude Oil   |   Cloves   |   Fresh Green Peas   |   Robusta Coffee   |   Vegetable Oils   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Soybean Oil   |   Other Edible Oils   |   Palm Oil   |   Used Oil   |   Green Coffee   |   Teak Wood Logs   |   Coffee   |   Broken Rice   |   Non Basmati Rice   |   Corn   |   Chicken Eggs   |   Plywood   |   MDF Boards   |   Stainless Steel Scrap   |   Spices   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Kidney Beans   |   Petroleum By Products   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Arabica Coffee
Jul-17-20
Buyer From India
Buyer Of Steel Bars   |   Duplex Paper Board   |   Wire Rods   |   Sportswear/Polo Shirts   |   Steel Pipes   |   Batteries & Chargers   |   Steel Hardware   |   Sinks, Washbasins, Countertops   |   Electric Ceiling Fans   |   Fasteners   |   Steel Wires   |   Silicon   |   Stainless Steel Pipes & Pipe Fittings   |   Stainless Steel Wires   |   Wire & Cable Harness, Wire Mesh   |   Electric Fans & Blowers   |   Disposable Face Mask   |   Screws   |   Stainless Steel Plates   |   Bolts   |   Nails   |   Door Locks   |   Stainless Steel Sheets   |   Black Tea   |   DC, AC Inverters & Converters   |   Tents, Awnings & Accessories   |   Energy Saving Lights & Lamps   |   Stainless Steel Bars   |   Battery Scraps   |   Ceramic Tiles   |   Electric Lamps, Tubes, Bulbs, Lights & Light Fittings   |   Automobile Bolts, Nuts, Springs & Bearings   |   Door Handles   |   MDF Boards   |   Mosquito Coils, Insect Repellents   |   Washing Machines   |   Springs   |   Light Emitting Diode   |   Porcelain Tiles   |   Ceramic Tiles   |   Mosquito Nets   |   Steel Rods   |   PVC Floorings   |   Flooring   |   Bathroom Accessories   |   Laminates   |   Doors, Windows, Gates   |   Industrial Tapes/Films   |   Packaging Items & Containers   |   Veneer   |   Granite Slabs   |   Roofing Sheets, Gypsum Board   |   Furniture   |   Marble & Granite   |   Wooden Block Board   |   Plywood   |   Wall Tiles   |   Bamboo   |   Particle Boards   |   Wooden & Bamboo Flooring   |   Blocks, Tiles & Slabs   |   Showers   |   Locks & Handles   |   Panels   |   Shower Accessories   |   Faucets   |   Floor Tiles   |   Vinyl Floorings   |   Wall to Wall Carpets   |   Laminated Flooring   |   Water Filters, Water Treatment Plants   |   Rolling Shutters   |   Door Hinges   |   Tiles   |   Fencing Materials   |   Carpets   |   Street Lights & Lamps   |   Paper Boards   |   Steel Plates   |   Solar Power Equipments   |   Solar Panels   |   Decorative Lights & Lamps   |   Christmas Tree & Decoratives   |   Shirts & T-Shirts   |   Tea   |   Solar LED Street Lights   |   Medical Supplies & Disposable   |   Socks   |   Green Tea   |   Medical Face Masks
Jul-23-23
Buyer From Delhi, Delhi, India
May-06-24
Buyer From India
Buyer Of Coconut   |   Palm Oil   |   Gloves   |   Diesel   |   Coffee Beans   |   Rosewood Oil   |   Coconut Shell   |   Crude Oil   |   Flour   |   Soybean Oil   |   Leather Bags   |   Charcoal   |   Wheat Flour   |   Shoes (Personal)   |   Other Handicrafts & Decorative   |   Sesame Seeds   |   Jackets, Vest & Coats   |   Green Coffee   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Home Furnishing Textiles   |   All Purpose Flour   |   Other Edible Oils   |   Castor Seed Oil   |   Coco Peat & Coir Pith   |   Mustard Oil   |   Sesame Oil   |   Mustard Seed Oil Cake   |   Coconut Oil   |   Bed Linens, Bed Sheets   |   Solar Inverters   |   Handbags   |   Leather Jackets   |   Almonds   |   Solar Panels   |   Beans   |   Kerosene Oil   |   Furniture   |   Oak wood   |   Carpets   |   Granite Slabs   |   Marble Slabs   |   Marble & Granite   |   Teak Wood   |   Electric Switch Gears   |   Gas Lighters   |   Diesel Engines   |   Electric Motors   |   Castor Oil   |   Engine Spare Parts   |   Brass Scrap   |   Stainless Steel Scrap   |   Copper Scrap   |   Aluminum Scrap   |   Brass   |   Motor Scrap   |   Slabs   |   Cast Iron Scrap   |   Iron Scrap   |   Aviation Supplies   |   DC, AC Inverters & Converters   |   Brass Scrap   |   Cast Iron Boring Scrap   |   Carbon   |   Metal Scraps   |   Petroleum By Products   |   Brass Honey Scrap   |   Iron Scrap   |   Red Brass Scrap   |   Rice   |   Lubricants   |   Other Type Of Rice   |   Coir Fibers   |   Fly Ash   |   Mustard Seeds   |   White Rice   |   Vegetable Oils   |   Aluminium Scrap   |   Copper Scrap   |   Coffee   |   Copper Plate Scrap   |   Soybean   |   Used Oil   |   Coconut Shell Charcoal   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Leather Wallets   |   Wallets, Pouches and Purses   |   Wheat   |   Industrial Chemicals   |   Sport Shoes   |   Leather Shoes
Feb-02-24
Buyer From AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, India
Jul-16-19
Buyer From Gurugram, Haryana, India
Mar-04-21
Buyer From India
Oct-03-19
Buyer From Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Dec-14-20
Buyer From India
May-28-20
Buyer From India
Buyer Of Raw Jute   |   DC, AC Inverters & Converters   |   Computer Monitors   |   Jute Yarn & Fabric   |   Corrugated Carton Boxes   |   Carton Boxes   |   Plastic Carrier Bags   |   Glues & Adhesives   |   Stainless Steel Tubes   |   Packaging Items & Containers   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Copper Millberry Scrap   |   Stainless Steel Rods & Strips   |   Rice   |   Betel nut   |   Compressor Scrap   |   Chilli Powder   |   Turmeric   |   Printing Paper   |   Energy Drinks   |   Steel Strips   |   Fresh Onion   |   Dried Seafood   |   Dried Fish   |   Perfumes   |   Walnuts   |   Mens Undergarments   |   Shopping Bags   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Cosmetics & Beauty Products   |   Fresh Ginger   |   Spices   |   Leather Bags   |   Pepper   |   Leather Shoes   |   Wallets, Pouches and Purses   |   Leather Wallets   |   Razor Blades   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Moisturiser Cream   |   Medical Syringes   |   Soft Drinks   |   Fresh Potato   |   Blood Pressure Monitors   |   Almonds   |   Candies   |   Finished Leather   |   Red Chilli   |   Chocolates   |   Chocolate & Confectionery   |   Lingerie & Bra   |   Bakery Products   |   Cookies   |   Leather Belts   |   Hand Sanitizer   |   Steel Tubes   |   Craft Paper   |   Raw Leather   |   Hand Towels   |   Leather Products   |   Palm Oil   |   Milk Powder   |   Jackets, Vest & Coats   |   Belts (Clothing Accessories)   |   Needles (Tailoring Material)   |   Apricot   |   Jute Bags   |   Biscuits   |   Jute Yarn   |   Medical Needles & IV Cannula   |   Medical Thermometers   |   Knitted & Woven Garments   |   Vest And Gym Vest   |   Made Ups
Mar-19-22
Buyer From India
Buyer Of Milk & Milk Products   |   Palm Oil   |   White Rice   |   Wheat   |   Emulsifiers   |   Textile Fabric & Raw Material   |   De Oil Cakes   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Milk Powder   |   Moisturiser Cream   |   Medical Syringes   |   Vegetable Oils   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Dried Fish   |   Steel Strips   |   Chickpeas   |   Rice   |   Stainless Steel Rods & Strips   |   Glues & Adhesives   |   Energy Drinks   |   Jatropha Oil   |   Compressor Scrap   |   Fresh Onion   |   Computer Monitors   |   DC, AC Inverters & Converters   |   Automobile Radiators/Anti Freeze/Coolants   |   Electric Transformers   |   Fabric Softeners   |   Copper Millberry Scrap   |   Stainless Steel Tubes   |   Soybean   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Knitted & Woven Garments   |   Medical Needles & IV Cannula   |   Corn Oil   |   Chocolate & Confectionery   |   Mineral Water   |   Knitted & Woven Fabrics   |   Rapeseed Oil   |   Spices   |   Medical Thermometers   |   Apricot   |   Olive Oil   |   Red Chilli   |   Needles (Tailoring Material)   |   Sugar   |   Soybean Oil   |   Razor Blades   |   Almonds   |   Coconut Oil   |   Lentils   |   Dried Seafood   |   Blood Pressure Monitors   |   Chocolates   |   Steel Tubes   |   Cosmetics & Beauty Products   |   Walnuts   |   Food Additives   |   Finished Leather   |   Soft Drinks
Jun-16-20
Buyer From India
Buyer Of Fish   |   Cumin Seeds   |   Walnuts   |   Mango   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Medical Syringes   |   Soybean   |   Turmeric   |   Spices   |   Almonds   |   Soft Drinks   |   Cosmetics & Beauty Products   |   Leather Gloves   |   Medical Thermometers   |   Razor Blades   |   Glues & Adhesives   |   Copper Millberry Scrap   |   Stainless Steel Tubes   |   Chocolates   |   Dried Seafood   |   Medical Needles & IV Cannula   |   Baby Diapers   |   Coffee Beans   |   Blood Pressure Monitors   |   Fresh Onion   |   Energy Drinks   |   Dragon Fruit   |   Soybean Meal   |   Computer Monitors   |   Apricot   |   Palm Oil   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Starch   |   N95 Face Mask   |   Steel Strips   |   Cardamom, Cinnamon   |   Sugar   |   Steel Tubes   |   Turmeric Powder   |   Rice   |   Fresh Fruits   |   Stainless Steel Rods & Strips   |   Cloves   |   DC, AC Inverters & Converters   |   Chocolate & Confectionery   |   Cashew Nuts   |   Green Cardamom   |   Black Tea   |   Medical Face Masks   |   Industrial Gloves   |   Compressor Scrap   |   Tapioca Starch   |   Olive Oil   |   Coconut Oil   |   Dried Fish   |   Diapers   |   Needles (Tailoring Material)   |   Red Chilli   |   Moisturiser Cream   |   Gloves   |   Pepper   |   Medical Gloves
Jul-15-21
Buyer From Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Nov-17-20
Buyer From India
Buyer Of Walnuts   |   Soft Drinks   |   Olive Oil   |   Medical Thermometers   |   Chips   |   Red Chilli   |   Fresh Vegetables   |   Steel Tubes   |   Apricot   |   Sunflower Oil   |   Agriculture Seeds   |   Moisturiser Cream   |   Medical Syringes   |   Sugar   |   Blood Pressure Monitors   |   Needles (Tailoring Material)   |   Polypropylene Fabric (PP Fabric)   |   Coffee Beans   |   Hand Towels   |   Palm Oil   |   Glues & Adhesives   |   Fresh Chicken   |   Fresh Mutton   |   Compressor Scrap   |   Razor Blades   |   Medical Needles & IV Cannula   |   Chocolates   |   Canola Oil   |   Soybean Oil   |   Cosmetics & Beauty Products   |   Beverages   |   Cheese   |   Black Tea   |   Chocolate & Confectionery   |   Other Frozen Fishes   |   Fresh Lamb   |   Fresh Meat   |   Fresh Onion   |   Spices   |   Non Woven Fabric   |   Milk Powder   |   Chickpeas   |   Energy Drinks   |   Dried Fish   |   Water Filters, Water Treatment Plants   |   Computer Monitors   |   DC, AC Inverters & Converters   |   Copper Millberry Scrap   |   Other Fresh Meat   |   Meat & Poultry   |   Frozen Mackerel Fish   |   Frozen Meat   |   Stainless Steel Rods & Strips   |   Frozen Shrimps   |   Frozen Tuna Fish   |   Heavy Melting Scrap (HMS)   |   Stainless Steel Tubes   |   Frozen Pork   |   Fresh Pork   |   Frozen Beef   |   Fresh Beef   |   Frozen Cuttlefish   |   Frozen Lamb   |   Milk & Milk Products   |   Fresh Tomato   |   Steel Strips   |   Fresh Shrimps   |   Knitted & Woven Fabrics   |   Butter   |   Frozen Chicken   |   Dried Seafood   |   Almonds   |   Lentils

What is Stainless Steel Scrap?

Stainless steel scrap is a cluster of discarded stainless steel materials that are used for recycling. It is a valuable resource for many industries, including construction, medical, and automotive. Besides, it is also useful in several renewable energy projects. Though it is melted and refined to create new stainless steel products, it retains all the properties of this metal. As industries shift towards the use of more sustainable materials, scrap metal, and recycling have become really important in the metal supply chain. The cost-effectiveness and recyclability of these stainless steel scrap metals make them popular as trade commodities. Let's move forward and discuss why these scraps are a profitable business choice for manufacturers, exporters, and traders. 



Why is There a Growing Demand For Stainless Steel Scrap in the Market?

Sustainability has become a key goal of almost every industry today. In this scenario, the role of recycled materials such as stainless steel scrap, has become more critical than ever. It significantly reduces the need for raw materials, thus cutting down the production cost. The stainless steel scrap market ensures a steady supply of materials to industries like manufacturing. It is collected from end-of-life products, industrial by-products, as well as manufacturing waste. After being collected from these sources, they are recycled and reintroduced into the supply chain. There are several economic and environmental benefits of these scrap metals which increase their demand in the market. Let's explore some of these benefits. 


Environmental Advantages: 

  • No need to source or mine new raw materials. 
  • Helps preserve natural resources
  • Reduces greenhouse gas emissions


Minimum Waste: 

  • Recycling means reduced landfill waste 
  • Lowers environmental pollution 
  • Promotes sustainability
  • Less energy is needed than producing new materials


Economic Benefits:

  • More cost-effective than new stainless steel
  • Lower production costs
  • Saves cost for manufacturers
  • Generates jobs and economic activity


These are the key drivers for the growing market demand for scrap metals. Consequently, they motivate stainless steel scrap importers and buyers to actively look for it to meet this demand. Apart from these, there are many industries that rely on stainless steel scrap for their production process. The major ones include manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, food, medical, construction, and infrastructure. From sterilized surgical tools and food-grade containers to engine parts, aircraft components, and pipes, stainless steel scrap has a vast range of applications.



Which Types of Stainless Steel Scrap are Most Sought After in Global Trade?

Stainless steel scrap can be divided based on various factors. For example, based on composition and industry use, it is categorized into five common types. These varieties comprise austenitic stainless steel scrap, ferritic stainless steel scrap, martensitic stainless steel scrap, duplex stainless steel scrap, and lastly, precipitation-hardening stainless steel scrap. All these types have different industrial applications. However, we can also classify them into different grades based on their chemical composition. It’s important to know the commonly recycled grades that are most sought after by stainless steel scrap buyers.


  • 302 Stainless Steel Scrap: This type comes with slightly higher carbon content. Majorly used in applications that require high tensile strength.

  • 304 Stainless Steel Scrap: The most popular type, widely used in kitchen equipment, architectural structures, chemical containers, etc. The 304 stainless steel scrap price ranges between $1.05 and $1.15 per kg. 

  • 316 Stainless Steel Scrap: Mainly used in marine and aviation industries because of its durability, anti-corrosive nature, and high-temperature resistance. 


Though you will find the maximum number of stainless steel scrap 304 316 buyers, there is also demand for other grades such as 430 and 201 stainless steel scrap. Now that you're familiar with the most popular grades of stainless steel scrap, it's also beneficial to know the specific product forms buyers often look for within these categories. These include:




Expand Your Offerings Across Diversified Scrap Categories for Growth

Both stainless steel and stainless steel scraps are important trade commodities. However, in addition to these, there are other scrap categories that you can explore to diversify your offerings and capture more markets. Here are the categories that buyers commonly inquire about for various applications.




Global Trends: Key Market Insights for Traders

We cannot underestimate the stainless steel scrap value amid rising environmental challenges. It's a valuable resource that is reused to make new products. The positive impact of stainless steel scrap on the environment and economy makes it widely popular. In fact, advanced technologies enhance metallurgical processes, leading to the production of high-quality steel scrap. Talking about the market size of steel scrap, it was valued at 543.2 million metric tons in 2024. It is further expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.0% from 2024 to 2030, reaching 727.1 million metric tons. The stainless steel scrap price per kg may vary based on location, market conditions, and grade type, but it generally ranges between $0.70 and $2.20 per kg. It is important to note that the pricing is also affected by the global metal prices., especially those of nickel, iron, and chromium. Here are the other key market indicators to keep in mind when supplying this commodity. 


Top 3 Stainless Steel Scrap Importing Countries

Country NameShipments
India204,233
Vietnam36,789
Taiwan13,435



Other Key Market Indicators

MetricValue
Total Import Shipments315,184
Total Exporting Countries184
Total Importing Countries122
Total Buyers7,079
Total Suppliers16,145
Stainless Steel Scrap HSN Code7204

Source: Volza


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Looking to Connect with Verified Stainless Steel Scrap Buyers?


The following ways can help you find and connect with stainless steel scrap importers and buyers.


  • You can become a member of associations like ISRIBIR, or MRAI, which can give you access to industry networks and buyer directories as they host exclusive seminars and networking events.

  • Another powerful way to reach your prospective buyers is through LinkedIn. You can find and engage with potential scrap metal traders and importers. All you need to do is post regularly about your product offerings and send out personalized connection requests.


You can follow the above ways, but the most reliable and faster way to reach out to stainless steel scrap buyers is through online B2B marketplaces like go4WorldBusiness. Go to the platform and sign up! Or, you can click here for direct access. 



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):


1. Where to sell scrap stainless steel?

You can sell scrap stainless steel to local scrap yards, recycling companies, or on B2B platforms like go4WorldBusiness, where you can list your product and get a list of verified buyers.


2. How much is scrap stainless steel worth?

The price depends on the grade (like 304 or 316), purity, and global market demand. As of now, it usually ranges from $0.70 to $2.20 per kg.


3. Is there scrap value in stainless steel?

Yes, stainless steel has good scrap value because it contains valuable metals like nickel and chromium, which can be recovered and reused.


4. What is 304 stainless steel worth?

Grade 304 is the most common and valuable stainless steel scrap. Its price often falls between $0.70 to $1.20 per pound, depending on market conditions.


5. Is the stainless steel scrap export business a profitable and growing business?

Yes, it's a profitable and growing business due to:

  • High global demand
  • Good scrap value (particularly grades like 304 and 316)
  • Environmental & economic benefits
  • Low entry barrier
  • Emerging market growth


6. What types of stainless steel scrap products are exported from the world?

Common products exported from the world are stainless steel turning scrap, coils, pipes, plates, wires, and sheets (mainly in grades like 302, 304, 316, 430, and 201).


7. How to locate buyers for stainless steel scrap products?

There are several ways to locate stainless steel scrap buyers, but the most effective ones include:

  • Attending trade shows or networking events
  • Using social media channels like LinkedIn
  • Participating in recycling forums
  • Connecting with scrap dealers or agents in your region
  • Listing your products on B2B platforms like go4WorldBusiness


8. What are the HSN Codes Used for Exporting Stainless Steel Scrap?

The HSN code for stainless steel scrap is 7204. Sub-codes may apply based on the specific type of scrap.


9. Which countries are the largest importers of Stainless Steel Scrap?

The largest importing countries of stainless steel scrap are:

  • India
  • Vietnam
  • Taiwan


10. Can we export scrap metal from India?

Yes, scrap metal can be exported from India, but it requires proper documentation and must follow the DGFT and customs regulations.


11. Which country is best for copper scrap?

China, India, and Germany are top destinations for copper scrap due to their strong demand for recycled metal in manufacturing.



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