Tin-coated steel strip exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $13.1 million of tin-coated steel strip in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 76 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 40% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $27.1 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 | $13.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $21.7M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $27.1M | 10.1K t |
| 2021 | $20.4M | 11.9K t |
| 2020 | $13.1M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 10.6K t |
| 2018 | $14.8M | 10.6K t |
| 2017 | $18.5M | 13.9K t |
Where the United States exports tin-coated steel strip to
Mexico alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Colombia grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $9.4M | 72% |
| Canada | $2.7M | 20% |
| Colombia | $561K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $94K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $61K | 0.5% |
| China | $40K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $39K | 0.3% |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | $35K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $28K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.45 per kg, 28% above the world average of $1.92. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 States
The United States imported $6.8 million of tin-coated steel strip in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 158 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.7M | 55% |
| Canada | $2.1M | 31% |
| Japan | $295K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $280K | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $91K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $85K | 1.3% |
| China | $85K | 1.3% |
| Mexico | $42K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $11K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States exported tin-coated steel strip worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 76 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries buy tin-coated steel strip from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 72% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by Canada (20%) and Colombia (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. Colombia grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average export price of tin-coated steel strip per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.45 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $1.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of tin-coated steel strip from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $18.5 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $27.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import tin-coated steel strip?
Yes. The United States imported $6.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Canada and Japan. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.3 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?
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