Stainless steel pipe is the core basic material, and its industry development is deeply bound with the upgrading of manufacturing industry in China. In the past decades, China stainless steel pipe industry has achieved a leap from production shortage and technical dependence to production leadership and technical breakthrough.

The industry started in the 1990s, with limited output and high-end dependence on imports; China's economic development has led to a surge in downstream demand, and enterprises have increased investment to expand their capacity. In the 21st century, the industry is speeding up, and the output in 2001 is 10 times higher than that in 1990, achieving a breakthrough in scale.

In recent years, the industry has made great efforts in technological innovation, and some products have reached the international advanced level. In 2024, the national output was about 3.7 million tons, making it a global production country, and its products extended to special pipes to meet high-end demand. Private enterprises represented by Tonglian Stainless Steel have become an important force in the development of the industry.

In the future, the industry will continue to move towards high quality and high added value to enhance its global competitiveness.