Name plates trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in name plates was worth $1.04 billion in 2024, about 57.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 35% since 2017, and up 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 | $1.04B | 57.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.03B | 53.1K t |
| 2022 | $981.3M | 52.8K t |
| 2021 | $942.9M | 45.8K t |
| 2020 | $742.7M | 40.1K t |
| 2019 | $872.4M | 46.0K t |
| 2018 | $830.0M | 47.2K t |
| 2017 | $776.7M | 48.1K t |
Top name plates exporting countries
Exports are led by China (36%), Germany (10%) and the United States (9%). 165 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 55%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $375.9M | 36% |
| Germany | $107.5M | 10% |
| United States | $94.3M | 9% |
| France | $33.9M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $31.0M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $30.3M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $27.4M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $26.9M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $25.7M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $21.7M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $21.1M | 2% |
| Mexico | $20.0M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Hong Kong. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 24% across 221 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $160.4M | 15% |
| Germany | $47.5M | 4.5% |
| Hong Kong | $45.1M | 4.3% |
| Mexico | $42.6M | 4.1% |
| France | $41.0M | 3.9% |
| Canada | $38.9M | 3.7% |
| China | $36.0M | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $31.9M | 3.1% |
| Malaysia | $30.3M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $29.6M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $29.0M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $25.3M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $18.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $57.44 per kg and Italy $10.63 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 8310: Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405. HS 8310 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most name plates?
China exported $375.9 million in 2024, 36% of the world total, followed by Germany (10%) and the United States (9%). In all, 165 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most name plates?
The United States imported $160.4 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Germany (5%) and Hong Kong (4%). The top three importers together take 24%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in name plates?
It was worth $1.04 billion in 2024, about 57.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 35% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 165 countries reported exports and 221 reported imports.
What is the average price of name plates per kg?
The world average declared value was about $18.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $57.44 per kg and Italy $10.63 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 name plates?
The HS code for name plates is heading 8310, in chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products 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 8310 page.
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