Metal gasket joints trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in metal gasket joints was worth $2.98 billion in 2024, about 90.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $2.98B | 90.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.02B | 91.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.81B | 90.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.65B | 90.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.26B | 79.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.51B | 89.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.57B | 91.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.46B | 90.2K t |
Top metal gasket joints exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 18% of world exports, followed by Germany and China. The top three supply 46% between them, out of 191 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $523.1M | 18% |
| Germany | $453.8M | 15% |
| China | $384.3M | 13% |
| Japan | $274.3M | 9.2% |
| Mexico | $127.6M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $123.3M | 4.1% |
| France | $109.8M | 3.7% |
| India | $105.2M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $101.1M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $95.2M | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $74.0M | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $59.1M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (13%), China (6%) and Germany (6%). 222 countries imported it, and the top three take 25% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $382.3M | 13% |
| China | $186.2M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $180.2M | 6.1% |
| Mexico | $148.2M | 5% |
| Canada | $115.2M | 3.9% |
| France | $111.4M | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $89.5M | 3% |
| Thailand | $81.7M | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $78.8M | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $78.7M | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $74.7M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $70.7M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $32.79 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $82.58 per kg and China $15.50 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 8484.10: Gaskets and similar joints: of metal sheeting combined with other material or two or more layers of metal. HS 8484 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most metal gasket joints?
The United States exported $523.1 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by Germany (15%) and China (13%). In all, 191 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most metal gasket joints?
The United States imported $382.3 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of China (6%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 25%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in metal gasket joints?
It was worth $2.98 billion in 2024, about 90.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $3.02 billion. 191 countries reported exports and 222 reported imports.
What is the average price of metal gasket joints per kg?
The world average declared value was about $32.79 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $82.58 per kg and China $15.50 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 metal gasket joints?
The HS code for metal gasket joints is subheading 8484.10, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8484 page.
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