Screwdrivers trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in screwdrivers was worth $941.7 million in 2024, about 101.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017, and up 2% 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 | $941.7M | 101.4K t |
| 2023 | $925.7M | 93.0K t |
| 2022 | $938.8M | 98.7K t |
| 2021 | $954.1M | 96.7K t |
| 2020 | $778.9M | 83.5K t |
| 2019 | $812.1M | 88.8K t |
| 2018 | $866.3M | 86.8K t |
| 2017 | $762.0M | 82.5K t |
Top screwdrivers exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 42% of world exports, followed by Taiwan and Germany. The top three supply 70% between them, out of 170 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $391.7M | 42% |
| Taiwan | $142.1M | 15% |
| Germany | $121.7M | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $61.3M | 6.5% |
| Poland | $25.5M | 2.7% |
| France | $23.3M | 2.5% |
| Vietnam | $22.9M | 2.4% |
| United States | $20.3M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $14.1M | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $11.7M | 1.2% |
| Slovenia | $11.2M | 1.2% |
| Spain | $10.8M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (20%), Germany (12%) and France (4%). 219 countries imported it, and the top three take 36% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $188.4M | 20% |
| Germany | $113.6M | 12% |
| France | $40.0M | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $30.4M | 3.2% |
| Poland | $30.3M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $28.2M | 3% |
| Italy | $23.5M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $22.6M | 2.4% |
| Russia | $22.6M | 2.4% |
| Canada | $21.6M | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $20.4M | 2.2% |
| Austria | $18.6M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $25.29 per kg and China $5.60 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 8205.40: Tools, hand: screwdrivers. HS 8205 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most screwdrivers?
China exported $391.7 million in 2024, 42% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (15%) and Germany (13%). In all, 170 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most screwdrivers?
The United States imported $188.4 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Germany (12%) and France (4%). The top three importers together take 36%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in screwdrivers?
It was worth $941.7 million in 2024, about 101.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $954.1 million. 170 countries reported exports and 219 reported imports.
What is the average price of screwdrivers per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.28 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $25.29 per kg and China $5.60 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for screwdrivers?
The HS code for screwdrivers is subheading 8205.40, 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 8205 page.
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