Binder fasteners trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in binder fasteners was worth $169.9 million in 2024, about 51.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 34% since 2017, and down 3% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $169.9M | 51.7K t |
| 2023 | $174.6M | 50.2K t |
| 2022 | $193.6M | 54.9K t |
| 2021 | $197.4M | 63.6K t |
| 2020 | $182.0M | 59.0K t |
| 2019 | $239.2M | 80.3K t |
| 2018 | $257.5M | 84.2K t |
| 2017 | $258.8M | 87.0K t |
Top binder fasteners exporting countries
Exports are led by China (49%), Slovenia (15%) and the Czech Republic (6%). 94 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 70%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $82.9M | 49% |
| Slovenia | $26.0M | 15% |
| Czech Republic | $9.6M | 5.7% |
| Hungary | $9.5M | 5.6% |
| Austria | $8.3M | 4.9% |
| India | $5.8M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $5.0M | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $4.5M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $2.3M | 1.4% |
| Japan | $2.0M | 1.2% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of Poland and Mexico. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 188 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $19.6M | 12% |
| Poland | $17.9M | 11% |
| Mexico | $13.4M | 7.9% |
| United States | $13.3M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $12.5M | 7.4% |
| Austria | $9.6M | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $6.3M | 3.7% |
| Japan | $5.5M | 3.3% |
| France | $4.8M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $4.3M | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $4.2M | 2.5% |
| Russia | $4.0M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $5.44 per kg and India $2.79 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8305.10: Stationery: fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, of base metal. HS 8305 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most binder fasteners?
China exported $82.9 million in 2024, 49% of the world total, followed by Slovenia (15%) and the Czech Republic (6%). In all, 94 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most binder fasteners?
Vietnam imported $19.6 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Poland (11%) and Mexico (8%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in binder fasteners?
It was worth $169.9 million in 2024, about 51.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 34% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $258.8 million. 94 countries reported exports and 188 reported imports.
What is the average price of binder fasteners per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $5.44 per kg and India $2.79 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for binder fasteners?
The HS code for binder fasteners is subheading 8305.10, in chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8305 page.
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