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Waste and Scrap (Scrap), of Iron or Steel; Remelting Scrap Ingots of Iron or Steel

Código 7204 (Harmonized System 2012 by 4 digits)

 2024: US$1.43B, Total Trade Exchange

2024: US$501M, International Sales

  2024: US$928M, International Purchases

In 2024, the trade exchange (includes international purchases and sales) of Waste and Scrap (Scrap), of Iron or Steel; Remelting Scrap Ingots of Iron or Steel was US$1.43B.

In 2024, the states with the most international sales in Waste and Scrap (Scrap), of Iron or Steel; Remelting Scrap Ingots of Iron or Steel were Nuevo León (US$221M), Chihuahua (US$58.4M), Coahuila de Zaragoza (US$55.7M), Baja California (US$51.7M), and San Luis Potosí (US$43.2M).

The states with the most international purchases in 2024 were Nuevo León (US$428M), San Luis Potosí (US$54.9M), Tamaulipas (US$30.6M), Baja California (US$11.3M), and Coahuila de Zaragoza (US$3.81M).

In 2024, the main commercial destinations of Waste and Scrap (Scrap), of Iron or Steel; Remelting Scrap Ingots of Iron or Steel were United States (US$432M), Taiwan (Republic of China) (US$12M), Netherlands (US$9.02M), India (US$7.54M), and Spain (US$7.38M).

The main commercial origins of Waste and Scrap (Scrap), of Iron or Steel; Remelting Scrap Ingots of Iron or Steel in 2024 were United States (US$533M), Canada (US$1.05M), Japan (US$696k), Costa Rica (US$241k), and China (US$207k).

In the global context, the main exporting countries of Waste and Scrap (Scrap), of Iron or Steel; Remelting Scrap Ingots of Iron or Steel in 2022 were United States (US$8.15B), Germany (US$5.4B), and United Kingdom (US$4.08B). In the same year, the main importing countries of Waste and Scrap (Scrap), of Iron or Steel; Remelting Scrap Ingots of Iron or Steel were Turkey (US$9.66B), India (US$6.08B), and South Korea (US$3.04B).

Trade Balance of Mexico

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Net Trade Balance

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US$1.43B, Total Trade Exchange (2024)

In 2024, the total trade exchange of Waste and Scrap (Scrap), of Iron or Steel; Remelting Scrap Ingots of Iron or Steel in Mexico (including international purchases and sales) was US$1.43B.

The visualizations show the net balance of Waste and Scrap (Scrap), of Iron or Steel; Remelting Scrap Ingots of Iron or Steel at the level of states and countries. Colors more similar to blue, indicate that the territory presented a higher level of international sales. Colors more similar to red, indicate that the territory presented a higher level of international purchases.

Net International Trade

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March, 2025

  • US$39M, International Purchases
  • US$62.7M, International Sales

In March 2025, international sales of Waste and Scrap (Scrap), of Iron or Steel; Remelting Scrap Ingots of Iron or Steel were US$62.7M, while international purchases reached US$39M. The above results in a trade balance of US$23.7M.

Market Concentration

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2025-Q1: US$127M, International Sales

The visualization shows the quarterly concentration of international sales of Waste and Scrap (Scrap), of Iron or Steel; Remelting Scrap Ingots of Iron or Steel at state level.

In the first quarter of 2025, international sales were US$127M, being the states with the most sales Nuevo León (US$60.8M), Chihuahua (US$19.4M), and Coahuila de Zaragoza (US$14.2M).

Exchange by Territory

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International Sales

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Nuevo León: US$221M, State with the Most International Sales (2024)

United States: US$432M, Main commercial destination (2024)

In 2024, the states with the highest international sales in Waste and Scrap (Scrap), of Iron or Steel; Remelting Scrap Ingots of Iron or Steel were Nuevo León (US$221M), Chihuahua (US$58.4M), Coahuila de Zaragoza (US$55.7M), Baja California (US$51.7M), and San Luis Potosí (US$43.2M).

In 2024, the countries with the most international purchases from Mexico were United States (US$432M), Taiwan (Republic of China) (US$12M), Netherlands (US$9.02M), India (US$7.54M), and Spain (US$7.38M).

International Purchases

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Nuevo León: US$428M, State with the Most International Purchases (2024)

United States: US$533M, Main Commercial Origin (2024)

In 2024, the states with the highest international in Waste and Scrap (Scrap), of Iron or Steel; Remelting Scrap Ingots of Iron or Steel were Nuevo León (US$428M), San Luis Potosí (US$54.9M), Tamaulipas (US$30.6M), Baja California (US$11.3M), and Coahuila de Zaragoza (US$3.81M).

The countries with the most international sales to Mexico in 2024 were United States (US$533M), Canada (US$1.05M), Japan (US$696k), Costa Rica (US$241k), and China (US$207k).

Specialization

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Specialization by State

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The RCA-Complexity  diagram compares the Revelead Comparative Advantages of states in Waste and Scrap (Scrap), of Iron or Steel; Remelting Scrap Ingots of Iron or Steel  and the Economic Complexity Index of each state.

RCA values ​​greater than 1 indicate that the state has comparative advantages in Waste and Scrap (Scrap), of Iron or Steel; Remelting Scrap Ingots of Iron or Steel. On the other hand, high levels of complexity (ECI) are associated with higher levels of income, potential for economic growth, lower income inequality and lower emissions.

Origins and Trade Destinations

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  • 0.84%, Mexican share in global exports - 2022
  • 2.26%, Mexican share in global imports - 2022

The visualizations show the global market for Waste and Scrap (Scrap), of Iron or Steel; Remelting Scrap Ingots of Iron or Steel. In both charts, Mexico stands out in order to identify its participation in the export and import market.

In 2022, the main exporting countries of Waste and Scrap (Scrap), of Iron or Steel; Remelting Scrap Ingots of Iron or Steel were United States (US$8.15B), Germany (US$5.4B), and United Kingdom (US$4.08B). In the same year, the main importing countries for Waste and Scrap (Scrap), of Iron or Steel; Remelting Scrap Ingots of Iron or Steel were Turkey (US$9.66B), India (US$6.08B), and South Korea (US$3.04B).