Steel can (other) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in steel can (other) was worth $2.71 billion in 2024, about 616.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017, and down 2% 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 | $2.71B | 616.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.78B | 580.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.02B | 648.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.73B | 656.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.32B | 611.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.49B | 649.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.67B | 665.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.55B | 658.0K t |
Top steel can (other) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (22%), Italy (10%) and Germany (10%). 179 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 42%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $589.4M | 22% |
| Italy | $281.9M | 10% |
| Germany | $266.9M | 9.8% |
| United States | $240.1M | 8.9% |
| Netherlands | $95.6M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $85.7M | 3.2% |
| Portugal | $82.9M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $73.9M | 2.7% |
| France | $67.8M | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $63.3M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $59.4M | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $55.2M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (8%), France (8%) and the United Kingdom (6%). 217 countries imported it, and the top three take 22% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $225.2M | 8.3% |
| France | $211.4M | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $171.8M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $166.7M | 6.1% |
| South Korea | $118.4M | 4.4% |
| Canada | $117.6M | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $104.1M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $100.4M | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $88.8M | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $88.0M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $75.5M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $74.9M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.40 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $10.42 per kg and the Netherlands $3.03 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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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 7310.29: Tanks, casks, drums, boxes and similar containers for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas) less than 50l capacity, n.e.c. in item no. 7310.2, of iron or steel. HS 7310 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most steel can (other)?
China exported $589.4 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by Italy (10%) and Germany (10%). In all, 179 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most steel can (other)?
The United States imported $225.2 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of France (8%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three importers together take 22%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in steel can (other)?
It was worth $2.71 billion in 2024, about 616.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 6% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $3.02 billion. 179 countries reported exports and 217 reported imports.
What is the average price of steel can (other) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.40 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $10.42 per kg and the Netherlands $3.03 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for steel can (other)?
The HS code for steel can (other) is subheading 7310.29, in chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7310 page.
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