Metal shears trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in metal shears was worth $213.1 million in 2024, about 17.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 38% since 2017, and down 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 | $213.1M | 17.6K t |
| 2023 | $225.6M | 17.1K t |
| 2022 | $224.5M | 19.4K t |
| 2021 | $208.5M | 18.0K t |
| 2020 | $184.5M | 17.0K t |
| 2019 | $202.5M | 18.2K t |
| 2018 | $209.3M | 19.1K t |
| 2017 | $154.8M | 14.9K t |
Top metal shears exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 25% of world exports, followed by Taiwan and Germany. The top three supply 59% between them, out of 137 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $53.5M | 25% |
| Taiwan | $37.4M | 18% |
| Germany | $34.8M | 16% |
| Vietnam | $16.4M | 7.7% |
| United States | $14.3M | 6.7% |
| Italy | $6.5M | 3% |
| Japan | $5.8M | 2.7% |
| Austria | $3.6M | 1.7% |
| Poland | $3.2M | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $3.2M | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $3.1M | 1.5% |
| France | $3.0M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (25%), Germany (6%) and France (5%). 213 countries imported it, and the top three take 35% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $52.4M | 25% |
| Germany | $12.5M | 5.9% |
| France | $10.2M | 4.8% |
| Canada | $9.9M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $7.1M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $6.5M | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $6.2M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $5.7M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $5.6M | 2.6% |
| Russia | $5.0M | 2.4% |
| Australia | $4.9M | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.7M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.08 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $32.65 per kg and China $5.78 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 Metal shears (HS 8203.30) 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 8203.30: Tools, hand: metal cutting shears and similar tools. HS 8203 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most metal shears?
China exported $53.5 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (18%) and Germany (16%). In all, 137 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most metal shears?
The United States imported $52.4 million in 2024, 25% of world imports, ahead of Germany (6%) and France (5%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in metal shears?
It was worth $213.1 million in 2024, about 17.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 38% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $225.6 million. 137 countries reported exports and 213 reported imports.
What is the average price of metal shears per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.08 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $32.65 per kg and China $5.78 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 metal shears?
The HS code for metal shears is subheading 8203.30, in chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, 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 8203 page.
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