Metal Scrap Import Export Data
Metal Scrap (HS 7204, 7404, 7602). Ferrous and non-ferrous scrap for recycling. Browse the top exporting and importing countries below, and open any country for its metal scrap exporters and importers.
Top Metal Scrap exporting countries
| # | Country | Export shipments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metal Scrap in China | 3.1 million |
| 2 | Metal Scrap in Germany | 2.1 million |
| 3 | Metal Scrap in Japan | 1.8 million |
| 4 | Metal Scrap in United States | 1.5 million |
| 5 | Metal Scrap in South Korea | 1.4 million |
| 6 | Metal Scrap in Italy | 956,000+ |
| 7 | Metal Scrap in Canada | 940,000+ |
| 8 | Metal Scrap in Netherlands | 873,000+ |
| 9 | Metal Scrap in Belgium | 806,000+ |
| 10 | Metal Scrap in Indonesia | 798,000+ |
| 11 | Metal Scrap in Brazil | 682,000+ |
| 12 | Metal Scrap in Turkiye | 556,000+ |
| 13 | Metal Scrap in Spain | 553,000+ |
| 14 | Metal Scrap in Russia | 542,000+ |
| 15 | Metal Scrap in United Kingdom | 498,000+ |
Top Metal Scrap importing countries
| # | Country | Import shipments |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metal Scrap in United States | 2.6 million |
| 2 | Metal Scrap in China | 2.3 million |
| 3 | Metal Scrap in Germany | 2 million |
| 4 | Metal Scrap in Italy | 1.2 million |
| 5 | Metal Scrap in South Korea | 1.1 million |
| 6 | Metal Scrap in Mexico | 1.1 million |
| 7 | Metal Scrap in Turkiye | 1.1 million |
| 8 | Metal Scrap in Thailand | 786,000+ |
| 9 | Metal Scrap in Netherlands | 758,000+ |
| 10 | Metal Scrap in Poland | 682,000+ |
| 11 | Metal Scrap in Japan | 659,000+ |
| 12 | Metal Scrap in Canada | 656,000+ |
| 13 | Metal Scrap in Spain | 635,000+ |
| 14 | Metal Scrap in Belgium | 572,000+ |
| 15 | Metal Scrap in Indonesia | 561,000+ |
Official US Metal Scrap trade (2024)
Source: US Census Bureau — customs value, USD.
US imports of metal scrap by source
| Country | Value (2024) |
|---|---|
| Canada | $2.45B |
| Mexico | $1.21B |
| Netherlands | $56.3M |
| United Kingdom | $55M |
| Sweden | $49.6M |
| Germany | $31.7M |
| Guatemala | $22.9M |
| Panama | $20.9M |
| Costa Rica | $19.1M |
| Colombia | $17.6M |
US exports of metal scrap by destination
| Country | Value (2024) |
|---|---|
| China | $2.96B |
| India | $1.72B |
| Turkey | $1.68B |
| Thailand | $1.4B |
| Mexico | $1.12B |
| Canada | $1.07B |
| Malaysia | $1.03B |
| Korea, South | $665.1M |
| Bangladesh | $660.6M |
| Taiwan | $562M |
US metal scrap trade trend (2020–2024)
More countries with Metal Scrap data
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Key HS codes for Metal Scrap
- 7204 Iron/steel scrap
- 7404 Copper scrap
Metal Scrap trade by region
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What a Metal Scrap shipment record contains
A single Metal Scrap shipment record holds 67 fields: the HS code and product, the value, weight and TEU/CBM, the origin and destination ports, the vessel and container details, and the companies on both sides of the deal. The key fields are listed below. Market-level totals on this page are free. The company-level contact fields (🔒) are included in the paid dataset.
Shipment & dates
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bill_of_lading_noUnique bill of lading number -
master_bill_of_ladingMaster B/L reference -
bill_type_codeB/L type (e.g. seaway bill) -
flowTrade direction (import / export) -
sailing_dateDate the vessel departed origin -
estimate_arrival_dateEstimated arrival date -
actual_arrival_dateActual arrival date -
yearShipment year -
monthShipment month -
periodReporting period (year-month) -
mode_of_transportationSea / air / land mode -
system_identity_idInternal record identifier
Product & HS classification
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hs_codeHarmonised System (HS) code -
product_descriptionFull commercial description of goods -
hs_code_sure_levelConfidence level of the HS match -
marks_and_numbersShipping marks & numbers
Route & geography
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origin_countryCountry goods shipped from -
destination_countryCountry goods shipped to -
del_countryFinal delivery country -
country_sure_levelConfidence level of the country match -
origin_portPort of loading -
destination_portPort of discharge -
port_of_final_deliveryFinal delivery point
Value, quantity & weight
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lane_value_usdShipment value on the lane (USD) -
cif_value_usdCIF value (USD) -
estimated_value_usdEstimated value (USD) -
per_shipment_quantityQuantity in this shipment -
quantity_unitUnit of quantity -
per_shipment_weight_kgShipment weight (kg) -
weight_unitUnit of weight -
cbmCubic metres (volume) -
teuTwenty-foot equivalent units -
feuForty-foot equivalent units
Supplier / exporter
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supplier_nameExporter / shipper company name 🔒 paid -
supplier_addressSupplier full address 🔒 paid -
supplier_citySupplier city 🔒 paid -
supplier_phoneSupplier phone number 🔒 paid -
supplier_websiteSupplier website 🔒 paid -
supplier_contactSupplier contact 🔒 paid -
indicator_true_supplierVerified-supplier flag
Buyer / importer
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importer_nameImporter / consignee company name 🔒 paid -
importer_addressImporter full address 🔒 paid -
importer_cityImporter city 🔒 paid -
importer_phoneImporter phone number 🔒 paid -
importer_websiteImporter website 🔒 paid -
importer_contactImporter contact 🔒 paid -
indicator_true_buyerVerified-buyer flag
Notify parties
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notify_party_nameNotify party company name 🔒 paid -
notify_party_addressNotify party address 🔒 paid -
also_notify_nameAdditional notify party 🔒 paid
Vessel & voyage
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vessel_nameVessel name -
vessel_codeIMO vessel code -
vessel_country_codeVessel flag country -
voyageVoyage number -
manifest_noManifest number -
carrier_sasc_codeCarrier SCAC code -
freight_forwarder_nameFreight forwarder
Container details
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container_idContainer number -
container_sizeContainer size -
container_typeContainer type -
container_desc_codeContainer description code -
container_load_statusFCL / LCL load status -
container_type_of_serviceService type
Booking contacts
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booking_contact_emailBooking contact email 🔒 paid -
booking_contact_phoneBooking contact phone 🔒 paid
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