Furniture hardware trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in furniture hardware was worth $9.08 billion in 2024, about 2.16 million tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017, and up 6% 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 | $9.08B | 2.16M t |
| 2023 | $8.58B | 1.78M t |
| 2022 | $10.39B | 2.17M t |
| 2021 | $10.18B | 2.19M t |
| 2020 | $7.78B | 1.76M t |
| 2019 | $7.66B | 1.87M t |
| 2018 | $7.60B | 1.76M t |
| 2017 | $7.16B | 1.69M t |
Top furniture hardware exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 42% of world exports, followed by Austria and Germany. The top three supply 67% between them, out of 155 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.78B | 42% |
| Austria | $1.31B | 14% |
| Germany | $1.00B | 11% |
| Italy | $351.1M | 3.9% |
| Taiwan | $268.7M | 3% |
| Poland | $263.1M | 2.9% |
| United States | $193.4M | 2.1% |
| Slovakia | $176.8M | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $158.5M | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $147.6M | 1.6% |
| Mexico | $128.0M | 1.4% |
| Spain | $119.3M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (14%), Germany (8%) and Poland (6%). 218 countries imported it, and the top three take 28% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.24B | 14% |
| Germany | $719.7M | 7.9% |
| Poland | $581.1M | 6.4% |
| Vietnam | $425.9M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $359.7M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $292.9M | 3.2% |
| Russia | $283.1M | 3.1% |
| Slovakia | $271.5M | 3% |
| France | $256.1M | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $248.1M | 2.7% |
| Czech Republic | $224.5M | 2.5% |
| Canada | $197.6M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $7.73 per kg and China $2.98 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 Furniture hardware (HS 8302.42) 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 8302.42: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: suitable for furniture of base metal. HS 8302 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most furniture hardware?
China exported $3.78 billion in 2024, 42% of the world total, followed by Austria (14%) and Germany (11%). In all, 155 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most furniture hardware?
The United States imported $1.24 billion in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Germany (8%) and Poland (6%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in furniture hardware?
It was worth $9.08 billion in 2024, about 2.16 million tonnes. That is an increase of 27% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $10.39 billion. 155 countries reported exports and 218 reported imports.
What is the average price of furniture hardware per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $7.73 per kg and China $2.98 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for furniture hardware?
The HS code for furniture hardware is subheading 8302.42, 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 8302 page.
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