Self-tapping screw trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in self-tapping screw was worth $4.13 billion in 2024, about 1.12 million tonnes. That is an increase of 36% 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 | $4.13B | 1.12M t |
| 2023 | $4.16B | 1.09M t |
| 2022 | $4.90B | 1.17M t |
| 2021 | $4.30B | 1.26M t |
| 2020 | $3.85B | 1.03M t |
| 2019 | $3.27B | 1.11M t |
| 2018 | $3.38B | 1.18M t |
| 2017 | $3.03B | 1.04M t |
Top self-tapping screw exporting countries
Exports are led by Taiwan (25%), China (23%) and Germany (18%). 163 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 66%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $1.02B | 25% |
| China | $937.2M | 23% |
| Germany | $741.4M | 18% |
| Czech Republic | $169.7M | 4.1% |
| Vietnam | $151.7M | 3.7% |
| United States | $117.0M | 2.8% |
| Switzerland | $112.0M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $95.9M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $92.2M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $81.4M | 2% |
| Turkey | $59.8M | 1.5% |
| France | $57.1M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of Germany and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 221 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $601.6M | 15% |
| Germany | $486.4M | 12% |
| France | $163.4M | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $160.0M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $150.2M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $146.8M | 3.6% |
| Russia | $141.9M | 3.4% |
| Mexico | $132.2M | 3.2% |
| Canada | $129.1M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $120.0M | 2.9% |
| Austria | $118.8M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $102.7M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $11.19 per kg and China $1.91 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 7318.14: Iron or steel: threaded self-tapping screws. HS 7318 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most self-tapping screw?
Taiwan exported $1.02 billion in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by China (23%) and Germany (18%). In all, 163 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most self-tapping screw?
The United States imported $601.6 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Germany (12%) and France (4%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in self-tapping screw?
It was worth $4.13 billion in 2024, about 1.12 million tonnes. That is an increase of 36% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $4.90 billion. 163 countries reported exports and 221 reported imports.
What is the average price of self-tapping screw per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.68 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $11.19 per kg and China $1.91 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 self-tapping screw?
The HS code for self-tapping screw is subheading 7318.14, in chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7318 page.
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