430 Stainless Steel Plate

TongHui is one of the leading 430 Stainless Steel Plates manufacturers and suppliers in China, located in Liaocheng, Shandong Province.
430 stainless steel plate, containing 16-18% chromium, boasts excellent corrosion resistance and formability, withstands high temperatures, and meets food contact safety standards. We offer a variety of surface treatments and specifications, ensuring compliant and reliable quality. It combines practicality with economy. Welcome to inquire!

What is 430 Stainless Steel Plates

430 stainless steel plate is a typical ferritic stainless steel sheet, with a core chromium content of 16%-18% and no nickel element, boasting outstanding cost advantages. It features excellent atmospheric corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance and formability, coupled with superior thermal conductivity, and complies with food contact safety certification standards. With a smooth and easy-to-clean surface, this plate is widely used in kitchenware, home appliance casings, architectural decoration, auto parts and other fields, serving as an ideal material that balances practicality and economy for various cost-sensitive manufacturing needs.

430 Stainless Steel Plates Price

As of early January 2026, the USD quotation of 430 stainless steel plates varies depending on specifications, surface finishes and order quantities. The mainstream price of cold-rolled plates with 2B finish ranges from approximately 1130 to 1180 USD per metric ton, while that of hot-rolled plates with NO.1 finish is about 950 to 1000 USD per metric ton. Prices of thin gauges and special finishes (BA/mirror finish) are subject to a 5-15% premium.

The quotation is affected by chromium prices, energy costs, supply-demand dynamics and exchange rates. A 3-8% discount is available for bulk purchases (≥ 50 metric tons).

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430 Stainless Steel Plate Properties

Basic Corrosion Resistance

It can resist corrosion from atmosphere, fresh water and weak acid-alkali media, with good stability in dry and clean environments, meeting needs of non-severe corrosion scenarios like civil decoration and kitchenware.

Excellent Formability and Processability

It has moderate plasticity and toughness, allowing smooth completion of cold working operations such as stamping, bending and shearing, and is not prone to cracking or deformation after forming.

Superior Thermal and Electrical Conductivity

Its thermal and electrical conductivity are better than those of austenitic stainless steel, with a lower coefficient of thermal expansion, suitable for heat-resistant and conductive industrial parts requiring rapid heat dissipation.

High Cost-Effectiveness Advantage

As a representative of ferritic stainless steel, it is nickel-free. Its raw material cost is much lower than that of 304 and 316 series, balancing basic rust resistance and economy for low-cost project needs.

430 Stainless Steel Plate Application Field

Our 430 stainless steel plate is applied in various fields！

Kitchenware

Household Appliance Shell

Automotive Trim

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 430 stainless steel a good quality?

The quality of 430 stainless steel should be evaluated based on specific application scenarios. As a type of ferritic stainless steel, it offers stable and adaptable quality with a chromium content of 16%-18%. A dense passive film forms on its surface, ensuring good atmospheric corrosion resistance and resistance to weak acids and alkalis. It also boasts excellent formability and complies with food contact safety standards.

However, its resistance to strong corrosion is inferior to that of austenitic stainless steels such as 304, making it unsuitable for harsh environments like strong acids, strong alkalis, and high salt spray. In applicable fields including kitchenware, home appliances, and architectural decoration, it demonstrates outstanding cost-effectiveness and quality stability, serving as a highly practical material choice.

Is 430 stainless cheaper than 304?

430 stainless steel is cheaper than 304 stainless steel, and the core reason is that it contains no nickel element. 430 is a ferritic stainless steel with a chromium content of 16%-18% and zero nickel, while 304 is an austenitic stainless steel containing 18%-20% chromium and 8%-10.5% nickel—nickel being one of the most expensive alloying elements in stainless steel.

Industry data shows that 430 is usually 30%-50% cheaper than 304. This price advantage makes 430 the preferred choice for cost-sensitive, mild-corrosion scenarios like kitchenware and home appliances, whereas 304, with its superior corrosion resistance, is suitable for high-demand industrial environments.

Is 430 grade stainless steel food safe?

Grade 430 stainless steel is suitable for food safety applications. Its core composition consists of 16%-18% chromium, with no nickel or harmful heavy metals contained. It complies with major food contact safety standards including China’s GB 4806 and the US FDA requirements.

This material features a smooth surface that is easy to clean and less prone to bacterial growth, making it ideal for direct use in kitchenware, tableware, as well as shells and structural components of food processing equipment. It should be noted that its corrosion resistance to strong acids and alkalis is relatively weak, so it is not suitable for long-term contact with highly acidic or alkaline food materials to avoid material performance degradation that may affect usage safety.