Hand pliers trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in hand pliers was worth $2.93 billion in 2024, about 272.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 35% since 2017, and up 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 | $2.93B | 272.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.85B | 250.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.84B | 260.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.80B | 230.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.26B | 195.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.34B | 203.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.37B | 199.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.17B | 191.6K t |
Top hand pliers exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 37% of world exports, followed by Germany and Taiwan. The top three supply 61% between them, out of 201 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.10B | 37% |
| Germany | $471.3M | 16% |
| Taiwan | $229.4M | 7.8% |
| United States | $205.7M | 7% |
| Vietnam | $113.8M | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $78.5M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $76.0M | 2.6% |
| India | $73.7M | 2.5% |
| France | $61.3M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $57.7M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $57.1M | 2% |
| Italy | $45.2M | 1.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 18% of world imports, ahead of Germany and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 29% across 223 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $526.4M | 18% |
| Germany | $193.5M | 6.6% |
| France | $131.8M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $123.1M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $108.3M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $105.1M | 3.6% |
| Mexico | $88.3M | 3% |
| Poland | $79.4M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $70.3M | 2.4% |
| Russia | $65.5M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $63.1M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $59.4M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $10.76 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $44.17 per kg and China $5.97 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 8203: Tools, hand; files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar. HS 8203 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most hand pliers?
China exported $1.10 billion in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by Germany (16%) and Taiwan (8%). In all, 201 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most hand pliers?
The United States imported $526.4 million in 2024, 18% of world imports, ahead of Germany (7%) and France (4%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in hand pliers?
It was worth $2.93 billion in 2024, about 272.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 35% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 201 countries reported exports and 223 reported imports.
What is the average price of hand pliers per kg?
The world average declared value was about $10.76 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $44.17 per kg and China $5.97 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 hand pliers?
The HS code for hand pliers is heading 8203, in chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 8203 page.
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