Market snapshot — August 31, 2026: China stainless steel reference levels covered in this update include cold-rolled 304/2B, 316L/2B, 321/2B, 430/2B and 409L, together with hot-rolled 304, 304L, 321 and 316L plate. The observed reference ranges vary by grade, thickness, surface condition and supply basis.
Key Price Ranges at a Glance
| Product group | Grade / finish | Reference range (CNY/MT) | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold-rolled sheet | 304/2B | 15,000–17,200 | 0.3–6.0 mm; range depends on thickness |
| Cold-rolled sheet | 316L/2B | 30,200–31,800 | 0.3–6.0 mm; range depends on thickness |
| Cold-rolled sheet | 321/2B | 18,050–18,250 | Selected 0.8–3.0 mm references |
| Cold-rolled sheet | 430/2B | 7,850–8,150 | Selected 0.4–4.0 mm references |
| Hot-rolled plate | 304 / 304L No.1 | 14,000–15,000 | 3–14 mm references |
| Hot-rolled plate | 316L No.1 | 28,900–29,750 | 3–14 mm references |
Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel Reference Table
| Nominal thickness (mm) | 304/2B (CNY/MT) | 316L/2B (CNY/MT) | 430/2B (CNY/MT) | 409L/2B/2D (CNY/MT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 16,200–16,500 | 31,300–31,400 | — | — |
| 0.5 | 15,650–16,000 | 30,800–30,900 | 8,150 | 8,350–8,500 |
| 0.8 | 15,350–15,700 | 30,500 | 8,050 | 7,850–8,000 |
| 1.0 | 15,000–15,600 | 30,400 | 7,950 | 7,550–7,700 |
| 2.0 | 15,100–15,400 | 30,200 | 7,850 | 7,550–7,700 |
| 3.0 | 15,150–15,500 | 30,200–30,300 | 7,850 | 7,550–7,700 |
| 6.0 | 16,550–17,200 | 30,600–31,800 | — | — |
The range for each thickness reflects different supply bases and should not be read as an immediately available selling price. When comparing offers, confirm whether the quotation is based on the same origin, finish, tolerance and width.
Hot-Rolled Stainless Steel Reference Table
| Thickness (mm) | 304/No.1 (CNY/MT) | 304L/No.1 (CNY/MT) | 321/No.1 (CNY/MT) | 316L/No.1 (CNY/MT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 14,000–14,800 | 14,300–15,000 | 16,650–16,750 | 29,250–29,750 |
| 3.5 | 14,000–14,800 | 14,300–15,000 | 16,600–16,700 | 28,900–29,250 |
| 4.0–8.0 | 14,000–14,800 | 14,300–15,000 | 16,600–16,700 | 28,900–29,250 |
| 10–12 | 14,000–14,800 | 14,300–15,000 | 16,600–16,700 | 28,900–29,250 |
| 14 | 14,250–14,800 | 14,400–15,000 | 16,900–17,000 | 28,900–29,250 |
Medium and Heavy Plate References
| Thickness range (mm) | 304 (CNY/MT) | 304L (CNY/MT) | 321 (CNY/MT) | 316L (CNY/MT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16–23 | 15,050–15,700 | 15,150–15,800 | 19,200–19,300 | 29,750–31,400 |
| 26–49 | 15,050–16,200 | 15,150–16,300 | 19,250–19,350 | 29,850–31,800 |
| 50–56 | 15,350–16,200 | 15,450–16,300 | 19,250–19,650 | 30,150–31,800 |
| 60–75 | 15,350–16,200 | 15,450–16,300 | 25,900–27,300 | 30,150–31,800 |
What Buyers Should Confirm Before Requesting a Quote
- Grade and applicable material standard
- Cold-rolled 2B or hot-rolled No.1 surface condition
- Thickness, width, length and permitted dimensional tolerances
- Quantity, cutting or processing requirements and destination country
- Inspection, material certificate and traceability requirements
- Packing, marking and shipment documentation
For current product options, review our stainless steel sheet and plate range. Buyers requiring sheet-specific or heavier plate supply can also compare the stainless steel sheet and stainless steel plate sections.
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Send the grade, standard, dimensions, quantity, surface finish, inspection requirements and destination through the SAKYSTEEL contact page. Our team will confirm the current material basis and prepare an order-specific quotation. Market conditions can change after the publication date, so this page should be used for planning and comparison rather than purchase-order pricing.
Post time: Aug-31-2026