THE Digital marketplace for steel

Source steel with confidence

Connecting buyers and sellers in a transparent marketplace built for the global steel supply chain.

OUR VISION

"We believe steel should move as efficiently as the industries it builds. We envision a world where sourcing steel is as simple as a few clicks -  transparent, fast, and fair. We're building that future, one transaction at a time."

The STEX Leadership team

THE PROBLEM

Procurement shouldn't feel this hard

Chasing quotes

Hours lost across calls, emails and spreadsheets that don't connect

Limited supplier visibility

You only know the suppliers you've used before — or whoever picks up

Manual everything

Price comparisons, spec matching and paperwork slow every order

Inconsistent Supplier Response Quality

Some suppliers don’t respond or surprise you with hidden charges

Trusted by steel traders worldwide

THE SOLUTION

Modernising the global steel trade

Intelligent matchmaking

Connect with the ideal suppliers and buyers who align with your exact needs

Seamless workflows

Execute trades efficiently with complete confidence and transparency

Reduced friction

Cut through the complexity and get deals done faster

OUR PRODUCT

Move steel without the complexity

The platform does the heavy lifting - smart matching, detailed documentation, prompt transaction settlement all without delay.

Unified Supplier View

See inventory across verified suppliers in one place. Filter by grade, spec, location and certification

Structured RFQ Workflows

See inventory across verified suppliers in one place. Filter by grade, spec, location and certification — no more calling around.

Transparent Comparison

Compare price, lead-time, certifications and supplier ratings side-by-side. Make decisions with confidence, not guesswork.

End-to-End Execution

From PO to delivery, every document lives in one place. Track orders, manage approvals, and close the loop faster.

The numbers behind global steel

Steel moves the world. Billions of tonnes trade annually across fragmented markets. STEX exists to change that, bringing efficiency and transparency to an industry that has operated the same way for decades.

1.9B

Tonnes of steel traded globally each year

45 days

Days average time from inquiry to closed deal

Industries

Built for industries that can't wait

Procurement that keeps pace with your projects

Giving construction procurement teams the speed and visibility they need. Search inventory, compare quotes, and execute orders — all without slowing down your project timeline.

Procurement that meets industry standards

Conntecting marine procurement teams with verified suppliers who understand industry requirements. Filter by classification society certifications, see marine-grade inventory, and source with confidence.

Procurement built for aviation compliance

Helping aviation procurement teams find specialised suppliers, maintain traceability, and meet regulatory requirements — without slowing down operations.

Procurement as flexible as your fabrication

Giving fabricators access to a wide supplier base — from mills to stockholders — so you can find the right material at the right price, whatever the job requires.

BUILT FOR BOTH SIDES

One marketplace. Two ways to win

Steel trading shouldn't mean endless calls and email chains. We built a single platform where buyers find supply instantly and sellers reach the right customers without the legwork.

Buyers

Get instant access to supply

Sellers

Reach qualified buyers directly

3 step process

Stop chasing quotes. Start closing orders.

Discovery

Search across verified suppliers globally

Browse inventory in real time and filter by grade, quantity, and location. The information you need is there when you need it.

MATCH MAKING

Get paired with the right trading partners

Our algorithm understands your requirements and surfaces opportunities that fit. No more wasted time on unsuitable leads.

Execution

Get paired with the right trading partners

Standardised workflows mean every transaction follows the same clear path. Terms are documented, obligations are transparent, disputes are rare.

"STEX removes the friction that has plagued steel trading for decades. We went from weeks of negotiation to days of execution. That's not incremental improvement—that's transformation."

James Mitchell
Chief Procurement Officer, European Steel

"STEX removes the friction that has plagued steel trading for decades. We went from weeks of negotiation to days of execution. That's not incremental improvement—that's transformation."

James Mitchell
Chief Procurement Officer, European Steel

Connecting the right people at the right time

Search across verified suppliers globally

Browse inventory in real time and filter by grade, quantity, and location. The information you need is there when you need it.

Get paired with the right trading partners

Our algorithm understands your requirements and surfaces opportunities that fit. No more wasted time on unsuitable leads.

Conduct trades with built-in confidence

Standardised workflows mean every transaction follows the same clear path. Terms are documented, obligations are transparent, disputes are rare.

Modern steel trading starts here

Discover verified counterparties, compare offers, and close deals faster on the platform built for today's steel market.

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