Cotter pins trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cotter pins was worth $1.12 billion in 2024, about 110.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 42% since 2017, and up 5% 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 | $1.12B | 110.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.07B | 106.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.10B | 105.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.04B | 103.3K t |
| 2020 | $813.0M | 88.5K t |
| 2019 | $909.0M | 90.8K t |
| 2018 | $957.7M | 94.5K t |
| 2017 | $787.4M | 86.2K t |
Top cotter pins exporting countries
Exports are led by China (25%), the United States (22%) and Japan (9%). 169 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 55%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $274.9M | 25% |
| United States | $247.6M | 22% |
| Japan | $97.4M | 8.7% |
| Germany | $97.0M | 8.7% |
| France | $55.3M | 4.9% |
| Taiwan | $41.8M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $41.4M | 3.7% |
| Czech Republic | $22.1M | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $20.8M | 1.9% |
| India | $20.7M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $15.8M | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $14.6M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of Mexico and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 32% across 213 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $141.7M | 13% |
| Mexico | $123.7M | 11% |
| China | $87.5M | 7.8% |
| Thailand | $58.3M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $52.8M | 4.7% |
| France | $33.1M | 3% |
| Canada | $32.9M | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $29.3M | 2.6% |
| Chile | $28.7M | 2.6% |
| Indonesia | $28.1M | 2.5% |
| Peru | $27.9M | 2.5% |
| Vietnam | $27.2M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $10.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $15.55 per kg and China $5.81 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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The shipment records behind Cotter pins (HS 7318.24) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 7318.24: Iron or steel: non-threaded cotters and cotter-pins. HS 7318 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cotter pins?
China exported $274.9 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by the United States (22%) and Japan (9%). In all, 169 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cotter pins?
The United States imported $141.7 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Mexico (11%) and China (8%). The top three importers together take 32%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cotter pins?
It was worth $1.12 billion in 2024, about 110.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 42% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 169 countries reported exports and 213 reported imports.
What is the average price of cotter pins per kg?
The world average declared value was about $10.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $15.55 per kg and China $5.81 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for cotter pins?
The HS code for cotter pins is subheading 7318.24, in chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7318 page.
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