Tinplate can exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of tinplate can by the United Kingdom reached $99.8 million in 2024 (25.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 139 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 45% on 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 | $99.8M | 25.5K t |
| 2023 | $69.0M | 20.0K t |
| 2022 | $80.9M | 25.3K t |
| 2021 | $76.7M | 24.2K t |
| 2020 | $76.6M | 28.2K t |
| 2019 | $74.8M | 25.8K t |
| 2018 | $105.2M | 29.1K t |
| 2017 | $107.8M | 34.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports tinplate can to
Most of it went to France (47%), Belgium (19%), Netherlands (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+357% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $47.2M | 47% |
| Belgium | $18.5M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $7.8M | 7.8% |
| Ireland | $6.4M | 6.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.3M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 3.6% |
| United States | $3.1M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $759K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $739K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.91 per kg, close to the world average of $3.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tinplate can imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $96.7 million of tinplate can in 2024 (25.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 200 countries. Most of the value came from Turkey (32%), China (23%), Netherlands (9%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+640% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $31.2M | 32% |
| China | $22.3M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $8.2M | 8.5% |
| Germany | $7.9M | 8.2% |
| Ireland | $7.3M | 7.5% |
| Denmark | $6.1M | 6.3% |
| Spain | $4.3M | 4.4% |
| France | $3.0M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 2.1% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom tinplate can exports (HS 7310.21): 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 7310.21: Cans: which are to be closed by soldering or crimping, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), less than 50l capacity, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of tinplate can exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported tinplate can worth $99.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 139 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries buy tinplate can from the United Kingdom?
France was the largest buyer with 47% of the value ($47.2 million), followed by Belgium (19%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 63 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 357% on the year.
What is the average export price of tinplate can per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.91 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $3.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of tinplate can from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $107.8 million in 2017 to $99.8 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2017 at $107.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $86.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import tinplate can?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $96.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, China and the Netherlands. That compares with exports of $99.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for tinplate can?
The HS code for tinplate can is subheading 7310.21. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7310 page.
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