Cast iron scrap trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cast iron scrap was worth $1.21 billion in 2024, about 3.18 million tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017, and up 1% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.21B | 3.18M t |
| 2023 | $1.20B | 3.11M t |
| 2022 | $1.51B | 3.67M t |
| 2021 | $2.13B | 5.42M t |
| 2020 | $1.53B | 4.25M t |
| 2019 | $1.83B | 4.94M t |
| 2018 | $1.47B | 4.19M t |
| 2017 | $1.28B | 4.12M t |
Top cast iron scrap exporting countries
Exports are led by Australia (10%), the United States (9%) and France (8%). 147 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 27%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $124.9M | 10% |
| United States | $107.7M | 8.9% |
| France | $100.8M | 8.3% |
| Poland | $92.8M | 7.7% |
| Canada | $91.2M | 7.5% |
| Germany | $78.1M | 6.4% |
| Lebanon | $69.9M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $48.8M | 4% |
| Norway | $46.5M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $45.1M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $38.6M | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $25.4M | 2.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (12%), India (11%) and Spain (7%). 114 countries imported it, and the top three take 30% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $151.2M | 13% |
| India | $128.3M | 11% |
| Spain | $86.0M | 7.1% |
| United States | $76.8M | 6.3% |
| Bangladesh | $69.0M | 5.7% |
| Egypt | $62.3M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $52.9M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $51.1M | 4.2% |
| Pakistan | $49.8M | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $49.7M | 4.1% |
| Vietnam | $37.3M | 3.1% |
| France | $34.5M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $0.65 per kg and Canada $0.30 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Cast iron scrap (HS 7204.10) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7204.10: Ferrous waste and scrap: of cast iron. HS 7204 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cast iron scrap?
Australia exported $124.9 million in 2024, 10% of the world total, followed by the United States (9%) and France (8%). In all, 147 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cast iron scrap?
Germany imported $151.2 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of India (11%) and Spain (7%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cast iron scrap?
It was worth $1.21 billion in 2024, about 3.18 million tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $2.13 billion. 147 countries reported exports and 114 reported imports.
What is the average price of cast iron scrap per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $0.65 per kg and Canada $0.30 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for cast iron scrap?
The HS code for cast iron scrap is subheading 7204.10, in chapter 72 (iron and steel). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7204 page.
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