# Global Tinplate scrap Market 2026

> World exports of tinplate scrap (HS 720430) reached $809.6 million in 2024, 3% more than in 2019. France was the largest exporter with 10% of the world total, and India was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/tinplate-scrap-market/
- Sector: Industrial & Trade
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 809.6 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Waste and scrap of tinned iron or steel.

Segments: Tinplate offcuts, Tin can scrap, Bundled tinplate, Shredded tinplate.

Typical buyers: Steel plants, Scrap recyclers, Detinning plants.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of tinplate scrap (HS 720430) were worth $809.6 million in 2024. | 809.6 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 3% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($789.3 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +3 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| France was the largest exporter in 2024, with 10% of world exports ($80.1 million). | 10 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, France, Canada and the Philippines, shipped 24% of world exports in 2024. | 24 % of world exports | 2024 |
| India was the largest importer in 2024, buying $80.3 million, or 10% of world imports. | 10 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 55 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 55 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $0.35 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 0.35 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 2.28 million tonnes of this product in 2024. | 2.28 million tonnes | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade grew 3% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 80.1 |
| 2 | Canada | 64.7 |
| 3 | Philippines | 53.0 |
| 4 | Belgium | 49.9 |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 47.1 |
| 6 | Bahrain | 37.9 |
| 7 | Italy | 33.3 |
| 8 | United States | 32.2 |
| 9 | Dominican Republic | 28.7 |
| 10 | Finland | 27.0 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 80.3 |
| 2 | United States | 71.4 |
| 3 | Spain | 55.8 |
| 4 | Italy | 49.7 |
| 5 | Uganda | 46.5 |
| 6 | Belgium | 46.5 |
| 7 | Netherlands | 41.1 |
| 8 | Turkey | 38.2 |
| 9 | France | 33.8 |
| 10 | Germany | 30.1 |

## World exports of HS 720430, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1,118 |
| 2018 | 1,246 |
| 2019 | 789.3 |
| 2020 | 698.8 |
| 2021 | 1,097 |
| 2022 | 1,021 |
| 2023 | 960.2 |
| 2024 | 809.6 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global tinplate scrap market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 720430 reached $809.6 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most tinplate scrap?

France led world exports in 2024 with 10% of the total, followed by Canada, the Philippines and Belgium.

### Which countries import the most tinplate scrap?

India was the largest importer in 2024, followed by the United States, Spain and Italy.

### Is world trade in tinplate scrap growing?

World exports were 3% higher in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of tinplate scrap?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $0.35 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Tinplate scrap Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/tinplate-scrap-market/