Metal rivets trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in metal rivets was worth $771.0 million in 2024, about 77.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017, and down 0% 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 | $771.0M | 77.0K t |
| 2023 | $773.5M | 77.7K t |
| 2022 | $823.0M | 88.3K t |
| 2021 | $753.2M | 90.2K t |
| 2020 | $586.2M | 75.9K t |
| 2019 | $679.8M | 78.3K t |
| 2018 | $694.4M | 87.1K t |
| 2017 | $604.0M | 72.7K t |
Top metal rivets exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 26% of world exports, followed by the United States and Germany. The top three supply 62% between them, out of 121 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $201.1M | 26% |
| United States | $157.5M | 20% |
| Germany | $116.1M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $60.6M | 7.9% |
| France | $31.4M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $26.5M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $25.4M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $22.5M | 2.9% |
| Austria | $14.2M | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $12.4M | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $11.0M | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $9.7M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 10% of world imports, ahead of France and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 196 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $78.9M | 10% |
| France | $78.4M | 10% |
| United States | $55.1M | 7.1% |
| Mexico | $46.6M | 6% |
| Netherlands | $40.6M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $34.3M | 4.5% |
| Poland | $28.0M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $27.8M | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $26.5M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $24.6M | 3.2% |
| China | $21.9M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $18.7M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $10.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $37.42 per kg and China $4.73 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 8308.20: Rivets: tubular or bifurcated, of base metal. HS 8308 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most metal rivets?
China exported $201.1 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by the United States (20%) and Germany (15%). In all, 121 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most metal rivets?
Germany imported $78.9 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of France (10%) and the United States (7%). 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 metal rivets?
It was worth $771.0 million in 2024, about 77.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $823.0 million. 121 countries reported exports and 196 reported imports.
What is the average price of metal rivets per kg?
The world average declared value was about $10.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $37.42 per kg and China $4.73 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 rivets?
The HS code for metal rivets is subheading 8308.20, 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 8308 page.
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