🇺🇸 United States exports of zinc scrap: 2024 trade data
Exports of zinc scrap by the United States reached $41.8 million in 2024 (21.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 123 countries. That is 32% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $176.4 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of zinc scrap by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41.8M | 21.9K t |
| 2023 | $61.8M | 37.9K t |
| 2022 | $176.4M | 147.5K t |
| 2021 | $65.6M | 29.4K t |
| 2020 | $30.8M | 17.7K t |
| 2019 | $70.0M | 32.5K t |
| 2018 | $70.1M | 33.2K t |
| 2017 | $39.8M | 18.9K t |
Where the United States exports zinc scrap to
Most of it went to India (39%), Belgium (16%), Spain (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Thailand grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $16.4M | 39% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $6.7M | 16% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $4.0M | 9.6% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $3.6M | 8.5% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $3.1M | 7.5% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $2.0M | 4.9% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $1.4M | 3.2% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $1.2M | 2.9% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $639K | 1.5% |
Average export price of zinc scrap
The average declared value was about $1.91 per kg, 39% above the world average of $1.37. 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.
The United States also imports zinc scrap
In 2024, the United States imported zinc scrap worth $21.4 million (11.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 92 countries. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 61% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $13.0M | 61% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $7.4M | 34% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $256K | 1.2% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $200K | 0.9% |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | $182K | 0.9% |
| 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago | $175K | 0.8% |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | $90K | 0.4% |
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador | $29K | 0.1% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $29K | 0.1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $24K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7902: Zinc; waste and scrap.
Zinc scrap trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of zinc scrap imported by the United States?
The United States imported zinc scrap worth $21.4 million in 2024 (11.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import zinc scrap from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Canada (61%), Mexico (34%), Saudi Arabia (1%).
What is the average import price of zinc scrap in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.37 per kg.
Does the United States export zinc scrap?
Yes. The United States exported zinc scrap worth $41.8 million in 2024, mainly to India, Belgium, Spain.
What is the HS code for zinc scrap?
Zinc scrap falls under HS heading 7902 (Zinc; waste and scrap). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading zinc scrap with the United States?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United States with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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