Tin-coated steel strip trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in tin-coated steel strip was worth $174.3 million in 2024, about 90.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 4% since 2017, and down 8% 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 | $174.3M | 90.7K t |
| 2023 | $189.4M | 99.2K t |
| 2022 | $208.5M | 107.4K t |
| 2021 | $200.0M | 126.1K t |
| 2020 | $158.9M | 115.3K t |
| 2019 | $169.3M | 123.8K t |
| 2018 | $174.0M | 124.1K t |
| 2017 | $181.6M | 137.8K t |
Top tin-coated steel strip exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 31% of world exports, followed by China and the United States. The top three supply 55% between them, out of 76 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $53.7M | 31% |
| China | $28.3M | 16% |
| United States | $13.1M | 7.5% |
| Italy | $12.2M | 7% |
| France | $10.2M | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $5.7M | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $4.1M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $3.6M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $3.1M | 1.8% |
| Kenya | $3.0M | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $2.7M | 1.5% |
| Luxembourg | $2.6M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Italy is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of Germany and the Philippines. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 25% across 158 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $16.4M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $14.1M | 8.1% |
| Philippines | $12.8M | 7.3% |
| France | $10.1M | 5.8% |
| Mexico | $9.8M | 5.6% |
| Poland | $9.3M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $7.6M | 4.4% |
| Brazil | $6.9M | 4% |
| United States | $6.8M | 3.9% |
| Thailand | $4.9M | 2.8% |
| Vietnam | $4.4M | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $3.6M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.92 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $2.45 per kg and the Netherlands $1.54 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 7212.10: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with tin. HS 7212 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most tin-coated steel strip?
Germany exported $53.7 million in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by China (16%) and the United States (7%). In all, 76 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most tin-coated steel strip?
Italy imported $16.4 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of Germany (8%) and the Philippines (7%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in tin-coated steel strip?
It was worth $174.3 million in 2024, about 90.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 4% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $208.5 million. 76 countries reported exports and 158 reported imports.
What is the average price of tin-coated steel strip per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.92 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $2.45 per kg and the Netherlands $1.54 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 tin-coated steel strip?
The HS code for tin-coated steel strip is subheading 7212.10, 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 7212 page.
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