Tin-coated steel strip exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $5.7 million of tin-coated steel strip in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 76 countries. That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $9.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 3.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports tin-coated steel strip to
One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 52% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.0M | 52% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 25% |
| Ireland | $400K | 7% |
| Germany | $298K | 5.2% |
| Kenya | $181K | 3.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $70K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $70K | 1.2% |
| Slovakia | $61K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $59K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $43K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.81 per kg, close to the world average of $1.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tin-coated steel strip imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported tin-coated steel strip worth $1.6 million (700 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (35%), China (23%), Taiwan (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $550K | 35% |
| China | $353K | 23% |
| Taiwan | $226K | 14% |
| South Korea | $103K | 6.6% |
| France | $89K | 5.7% |
| Poland | $60K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $53K | 3.4% |
| India | $34K | 2.2% |
| Philippines | $33K | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $17K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom tin-coated steel strip exports (HS 7212.10): 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 7212.10: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with tin.
Common questions
What is the value of tin-coated steel strip exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported tin-coated steel strip worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 76 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy tin-coated steel strip from the United Kingdom?
France was the largest buyer with 52% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Italy (25%) and Ireland (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 388% on the year.
What is the average export price of tin-coated steel strip per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.81 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $1.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of tin-coated steel strip from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2018 at $9.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import tin-coated steel strip?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and Taiwan. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for tin-coated steel strip?
The HS code for tin-coated steel strip is subheading 7212.10. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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