SMM Iron & Steel] US Tin Plate Imports Plunge 20.2% in March 2026 Amid Destocking Cycles

Published: May 25, 2026 17:30

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According to preliminary census data from the US Department of Commerce, United States imports of tin plate experienced a sharp decline in March 2026, falling 20.2% month-on-month to 59,578 metric tons (mt) compared to 74,614 mt in February, and registering a 5.0% drop compared to March 2025. Total import value for the month contracted to $84.22 million, down from $107.01 million in the previous month and $92.67 million in the corresponding period last year. Canada remained the top primary exporter to the US market with 11,812 mt (down from 13,010 mt in Feb), followed by Germany with 9,901 mt, Japan with 9,814 mt, South Korea with 7,422 mt, and the Netherlands with 5,422 mt.

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