India’s Grade-wise Stainless Steel Scrap Imports in 5M CY’25

Data shows that 300-series scrap dominated the market, accounting for 0.431 mnt of total imports in 5MCY’25, a substantial 56% increase from the previous year. Imports of 200-series scrap increased by 8% to 47,000 t, as per data, while 400 series saw a 6% rise in imports to reach 79,000 t. Grade-wise, imports of 304 grade scrap surged 72% to 0.239 mnt, while zurik rose by 24% to 0.111 mnt. Imports of 316 grade increased sharply by 75% to 68,000 t. Imports of 430 and 201 grades edged up by 4.4% and 10%, respectively, while other grades increased by 26%, reflecting broad-based demand across grades.