Tin-plated steel sheet thin exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported tin-plated steel sheet thin worth $87.7 million (69.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 219% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $87.7M | 69.2K t |
| 2023 | $27.4M | 27.1K t |
| 2022 | $84.2M | 46.6K t |
| 2021 | $47.8M | 48.4K t |
| 2020 | $42.0M | 40.8K t |
| 2019 | $39.2M | 34.1K t |
| 2018 | $59.3M | 57.1K t |
| 2017 | $102.2M | 94.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports tin-plated steel sheet thin to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $45.0M | 51% |
| Spain | $10.3M | 12% |
| Brazil | $8.1M | 9.2% |
| Greece | $6.9M | 7.9% |
| Italy | $4.6M | 5.3% |
| France | $3.1M | 3.5% |
| Bangladesh | $2.6M | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $2.2M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $828K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, close to the world average of $1.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tin-plated steel sheet thin imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported tin-plated steel sheet thin worth $46.3 million (37.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $30.0M | 65% |
| France | $8.3M | 18% |
| Ireland | $1.7M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.0M | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $402K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $56K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom tin-plated steel sheet thin exports (HS 7210.12): 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 7210.12: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with tin, thickness of less than 0.5mm.
Common questions
What is the value of tin-plated steel sheet thin exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported tin-plated steel sheet thin worth $87.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 69.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 85 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 219% on 2023.
Which countries buy tin-plated steel sheet thin from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($45.0 million), followed by Spain (12%) and Brazil (9%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 958% on the year.
What is the average export price of tin-plated steel sheet thin per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of tin-plated steel sheet thin from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $102.2 million in 2017 to $87.7 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2017 at $102.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import tin-plated steel sheet thin?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $46.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, France and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $41.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for tin-plated steel sheet thin?
The HS code for tin-plated steel sheet thin is subheading 7210.12. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 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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