Tinned steel scrap trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in tinned steel scrap was worth $809.6 million in 2024, about 2.28 million tonnes. That is a fall of 28% since 2017, and down 16% 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 | $809.6M | 2.28M t |
| 2023 | $960.2M | 2.65M t |
| 2022 | $1.02B | 2.64M t |
| 2021 | $1.10B | 2.90M t |
| 2020 | $698.8M | 2.86M t |
| 2019 | $789.3M | 2.95M t |
| 2018 | $1.25B | 3.72M t |
| 2017 | $1.12B | 3.32M t |
Top tinned steel scrap exporting countries
France is the largest exporter with 10% of world exports, followed by Canada and the Philippines. The top three supply 24% between them, out of 114 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $80.1M | 9.9% |
| Canada | $64.7M | 8% |
| Philippines | $53.0M | 6.5% |
| Belgium | $49.9M | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $47.1M | 5.8% |
| Bahrain | $37.9M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $33.3M | 4.1% |
| United States | $32.2M | 4% |
| Dominican Republic | $28.7M | 3.6% |
| Finland | $27.0M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $26.4M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $25.1M | 3.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Spain. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 26% across 94 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $80.3M | 9.9% |
| United States | $71.4M | 8.8% |
| Spain | $55.8M | 6.9% |
| Italy | $49.7M | 6.1% |
| Uganda | $46.5M | 5.8% |
| Belgium | $46.5M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $41.1M | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $38.2M | 4.7% |
| France | $33.8M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $30.1M | 3.7% |
| Portugal | $29.0M | 3.6% |
| China | $24.1M | 3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Philippines averaged $0.93 per kg and France $0.32 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 7204.30: Ferrous waste and scrap: of tinned iron or steel. HS 7204 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most tinned steel scrap?
France exported $80.1 million in 2024, 10% of the world total, followed by Canada (8%) and the Philippines (7%). In all, 114 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most tinned steel scrap?
India imported $80.3 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of the United States (9%) and Spain (7%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in tinned steel scrap?
It was worth $809.6 million in 2024, about 2.28 million tonnes. That is a fall of 28% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.25 billion. 114 countries reported exports and 94 reported imports.
What is the average price of tinned steel scrap per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Philippines averaged $0.93 per kg and France $0.32 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 tinned steel scrap?
The HS code for tinned steel scrap is subheading 7204.30, 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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