Metal Cans
March 2026
Tinplate spot prices in the U.S. have moved higher for several months and increased once again in March. Tinplate import prices have softened as European producers have diverted production to domestic markets in Europe and have reduced exports to the U.S. This has resulted in lower cost tinplate supply into the U.S. from sources such as Turkey, Taiwan and South Korea. Spot tinplate is now well above $1.00 / lb. in the U.S.
Annual contract negotiations in Europe have been contentious and drawn out. Spot tinplate prices slumped modestly in March in Europe awaiting the final outcome of contract negotiations. Anti-dumping duties on Chinese export tinplate to the E.U. have resulted in greater domestic demand for producers in Germany and the Netherlands.
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Actual prices for annual contracts and spot tinplate rather than indices
Import Prices for all major exporting nations
Tinplate Value Chain for North America, Europe and China
Projections for all major inputs updated monthly
Extensive tracking of steel coil prices and accurate projections 12 months out
Import volumes by country and tracking against quotas
Detailed cost improvement recommendations
Pricing for all geographies
Tinplate supply & demand
Metal can market data
Decorating costs
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Metal can market data
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Accurate Forecasts for can stock prices
Decorating Costs
Metal Can Cost Models
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