410 Stainless Steel Coil Price 2025

410 stainless steel coil remains one of the lower-cost stainless families in 2025 — typical merchant/industrial prices today sit broadly in the USD ~900–2,000 per metric tonne range depending on region, product form (cold-rolled coil vs. hot-rolled), surface finish, mill/stock service center premiums and alloy surcharges. Prices are sensitive to local supply/demand, scrap and alloy (nickel/chromium) feedstock movements, and regional trade measures.

What is Type 410?

We use “410” to mean UNS S41000 / AISI 410: a martensitic stainless steel with chromium typically ≈11.5–13.5% and low nickel content. It is heat-treatable to higher hardness and is widely used where moderate corrosion resistance is acceptable but good strength, wear resistance and the ability to take a hardening temperare required. For chemical and mechanical limits that buyers quote, ASTM/ASME product spec pages and material data sheets remain the definitive sources.

Why composition and processing change the price

410’s alloying is relatively simple (primarily Fe + ~12% Cr). That means two things:

• Less dependency on nickel compared with austenitic grades (304/316), so 410 reacts less to nickel price swings.

• Heat treatment (hardening, tempering) or special surface finishes (bright anneal, polishing) raise manufacturing cost and therefore the coil price.

When a buyer asks for hardened/quenched-tempered coils, or tighter thickness tolerances (precision cold-rolled), expect a material and processing premium.

Coil types and their price signals

Short list of coil forms and how they influence price:

• Hot-rolled coil (HRC) — cheapest mill product; used where surface finish is not critical.

• Cold-rolled coil (CRC) / Cold-reduced — higher cost due to additional processing and tighter thickness/flatness.

• Bright annealed / full-bright — used for decorative or surgical trims; commands a premium.

• Slit coil / cut-to-width — service centers charge extra for slitting and recoiling.

Buyers often misread “410 coil price” as a single number. Always specify HRC vs CRC and coating/finish. Market intelligence providers separate CRC and HRC price series for that reason.

Market drivers shaping 2025 pricing

Key variables for 2025 we've been tracking:

• Scrap and raw steel costs: Stainless feedstock (stainless scrap, ferrochromium, nickel) determines production cost. 410 uses less nickel, but chrome/scrap dynamics still matter.

• Regional inventory and demand: Post-pandemic demand patterns, construction and automotive slowdowns or pick-ups create inventory swings that exert downward or upward pressure.

• Trade measures & logistics: Tariffs, anti-dumping measures and freight rates can create material price divergence between markets. Recent company and market commentary shows European and U.S. price dynamics diverging due to protection measures and imports.

• Alloy surcharges: Producers publish periodic alloy surcharges (chrome/nickel/other) that are added to base coil prices; these can change monthly. Leading producers publish surcharge tables used by buyers.

Regional snapshot

Below we summarize typical transactional ranges seen in supplier and market reports in early-to-mid 2025. These are merchant / mill / ex-works indicative ranges — final landed costs vary with terms.

• China (FOB / ex-works): Many Chinese mills and trading houses list 410 coil in the USD 900–1,600 / tonne band for common cold-rolled and hot-rolled lot sizes; very low-end offers exist near $800–1,000/ton (usually HRC, larger MOQ).

• India (domestic mill & service center): Prices for 410 coil listed through Indian suppliers commonly show USD 1,000–1,900 / tonne depending on finish and thickness. Domestic supply and local stainless scrap flows make Indian offers competitive for regional buyers.

• Europe: European merchant/producer quotes for low-alloy martensitic coils tend to be higher than Asia when local mills dominate and inventories are managed — expect EUR prices translating to ~USD 1,400–2,200 / tonne for CRC with good finish. Large mills publish surcharges and conditions that can further change the delivered price.

• United States (retail / service center): Retail/finished coil and cut plate prices (small pieces) show higher per-kg costs; bulk coil quotes for industrial buyers often fall in USD 1,200–2,100 / tonne, but trimmed retail pieces at fabricators/online retailers show very different ($/sheet) prices.

• MENA / Turkey: Competitive imports from Asia plus local mills create mixed ranges; in many cases landed prices cluster near the lower end when freight/tariff environment is favorable.

Note: the ranges above are deliberately broad because 410 comes in many forms (HRC vs CRC vs bright), and because MOQ, freight, and payment terms (L/C vs D/P) materially change supplier quotes.

Global price comparison

We prepared the table below to help procurement estimate landed cost from different source regions. These are indicative merchant ranges (USD per metric tonne) for standard 410 cold/hot coil form in 2025; use them for budgeting rather than final contracts.

How to read the numbers: the lower bound is typically hot-rolled or larger, rougher coil lots; the upper bound reflects cold-rolled, bright, narrow tolerances, or smaller MOQ + higher processing. Freight, insurance and import duties must be added to landed cost.

How mills / service centers construct a final quote

When we build or evaluate a coil quotation, we break cost down into familiar buckets:

1. Base metal / mill ex-works price — reported by mills and commodity platforms.

2. Alloy surcharge — added where applicable (producers publish chromium/nickel/other surcharges).

3. Processing premiums — cold reduction, annealing, pickling, surface finishing.

4. Slitting / recoiling / inspection — service center fees.

5. Packing / certification / testing — mill test certs (MTC), additional NDT, third-party inspection.

6. Freight + insurance + duties — port of loading to final delivery.

7. Payment & credit terms — L/C vs open account, payment currency fluctuations.

We recommend asking suppliers to break the quote into those buckets so you can compare “apples to apples” between multiple sources.

Standards and specifications buyers should reference

For procurement and QA, the typical references for 410 coils and plate are:

• ASTM A240 / ASME SA240 — commonly cited for stainless steel plate, sheet and coil material requirements. Buyers should include the spec number and the desired condition (annealed, tempered).

• UNS S41000 / AISI 410 — chemical composition and mechanical property mapping.

• Mill test certificates (EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 for Europe) and any required PMI or chemical analysis are commonly requested in purchase orders.

Including the standard in the PO avoids ambiguity and prevents a supplier from delivering a similar grade that does not meet your mechanical or corrosion resistance needs.

Pricing nuance by application

410 is used across many applications where a balance of corrosion resistance and hardenability is needed: cutlery, steam turbine blades (in some contexts), shafts, fasteners, and heat-resistant hardware. The price paid often depends on:

• Heat treatment requirement: hardened/tempered parts usually require coil temper control or additional processing.

• Surface finish/polishing: cutlery and decorative uses need bright anneal and polishing.

• Thickness & widths: narrow strip often costs more per tonne because of slitting and tighter tolerances.

Understanding the downstream manufacturing steps helps you negotiate the right grade/form and avoid overpaying for unnecessary finishes.

Practical procurement tips

Short, actionable steps we follow when buying 410 coil:

• Specify HRC or CRC and the exact finish in the PO.

• Ask for a fully broken-down quote (base + surcharge + processing + freight).

• Request EN 10204 3.1/3.2 MTC or equivalent; ask for hardness maps if heat treated.

• Consolidate monthly needs to larger lots to access mill pricing; use a service center for small, frequent orders.

• Negotiate alloy surcharge caps if you have volume contracts.

• When comparing suppliers, convert all quotes to landed USD/tonne to compare fairly.

Inspection focus when coils arrive

We routinely check the following on arrival:

• MTC and chemical analysis traceable to the batch.

• Dimensional compliance: thickness tolerance, coil weight, width.

• Surface condition: scale, pickling quality, any visible decarburization or pitting.

• Flattening and edge quality after slitting.

• Hardness testing for heat-treated coils.

Failing to verify certificates and do simple incoming checks is the most common cause of costly rework.

Case: when coil price jumps after conversion to strip or blanks

A buyer who orders “coil + slitting” must expect slitting and edge-trim losses (material yield loss), packing and smaller batch fees. That can move an initially attractive $/tonne coil into a significantly higher $/tonne delivered cost after conversion and handling. Ask suppliers for a full net yield estimate and slitting fees up front.

Where to get trustworthy market intelligence

For price trends and short-term forecasting we rely on a mix of:

• regional market services (Fastmarkets, MetalMiner, Chemanalyst), which publish CRC/HRC series and commentary;

• producer published surcharge pages (Outokumpu and other mills) for alloy surcharge schedules;

• reputable supply portals and verified mill listings for transactional quotes and samples. For quick retail checks, service centers or online distributors (e.g., Onlinemetals) show the retail/finished piece pricing that small buyers will see.

Supply risk and timing considerations for 2025

We see moderate risk from inventory mismatches rather than raw material scarcity for 410. Because 410 contains less nickel, it avoids some of the extreme swings that hit high-nickel grades. However, localized surges in demand (e.g., packaging, regionally strong construction or industrial restart) and trade barriers can still cause short, sharp price moves.

FAQs

Q1. What is a realistic delivered price for 410 cold-rolled coil to my warehouse in Germany (2025)?
Expect USD 1,600–2,300 / tonne landed for CRC with standard finish after adding European ex-works, surcharges and freight; specifics depend on port, duties and packaging. Use a freight + duty calculator tied to the supplier quote for a precise landed price.

Q2. How much cheaper is 410 vs 304 in practice?
410 typically sits below austenitic 300-series because it contains little to no nickel. The delta varies with nickel and chromium prices; in 2025 the price gap widened when nickel was elevated, making 410 an economical option when corrosion resistance requirements are moderate.

Q3. Should I buy HRC or CRC for stamped automotive parts?
If finish and dimensional control are important for stamping, buy CRC (cold-rolled). HRC is cheaper but may require additional cold rolling / finishing, which can raise total cost. Factor in the downstream cost of additional processing.

Q4. Are published online “$1,000/ton” factory prices credible?
They can be — but often reflect large MOQ, HRC quality, limited mill certification, and exclude freight, surcharges, and testing. Always ask for a full written quote with MTC and delivery terms.

Q5. Which standards should I require in my PO for 410 coil?
At minimum: specify the grade (UNS S41000 / 410), the controlling standard (e.g., ASTM A240 / ASME SA240 if sourcing to U.S. standards), required finish and EN 10204 test certificate level. That prevents ambiguity and clarifies mechanical and chemical acceptance criteria.