EU External Trade - Plated or coated with tin, Tinplate, not further worked than surface-treated

Extra-EU sourcing of Plated or coated with tin, Tinplate, not further worked than surface-treated is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 45.0% of imports (€2.3M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (32.1%). With an HHI of 3296, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Plated or coated with tin, Tinplate, not further worked than surface-treated to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇺🇸 United States remains the largest client (19.3%, €8.2M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States, 🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇦🇷 Argentina.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Plated or coated with tin, Tinplate, not further worked than surface-treated are 🇫🇷 France, 🇨🇿 Czechia, 🇮🇪 Ireland. 🇫🇷 France accounts for 24.7% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were declining (-14.1%) and exports falling sharply (-20.4%) compared to the previous year.