Steel screw and bolt trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in steel screw and bolt was worth $21.84 billion in 2024, about 5.95 million tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017, and down 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 | $21.84B | 5.95M t |
| 2023 | $22.18B | 5.49M t |
| 2022 | $23.43B | 5.82M t |
| 2021 | $20.91B | 5.78M t |
| 2020 | $17.10B | 4.69M t |
| 2019 | $19.18B | 5.56M t |
| 2018 | $20.07B | 5.60M t |
| 2017 | $17.87B | 5.31M t |
Top steel screw and bolt exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by Germany and the United States. The top three supply 45% between them, out of 222 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.34B | 20% |
| Germany | $3.00B | 14% |
| United States | $2.52B | 12% |
| Taiwan | $1.97B | 9% |
| Italy | $1.51B | 6.9% |
| Japan | $1.32B | 6.1% |
| France | $676.9M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $650.5M | 3% |
| India | $501.1M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $446.4M | 2% |
| Turkey | $411.3M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $369.6M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Mexico. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 31% across 224 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.17B | 15% |
| Germany | $1.94B | 8.9% |
| Mexico | $1.59B | 7.3% |
| China | $954.9M | 4.4% |
| France | $868.0M | 4% |
| Canada | $866.5M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $610.2M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $581.5M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $558.9M | 2.6% |
| Brazil | $491.8M | 2.3% |
| India | $468.2M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $463.3M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.67 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $8.57 per kg and China $2.09 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 7318.15: Iron or steel: threaded screws and bolts n.e.c. in item no. 7318.1, whether or not with their nuts or washers. HS 7318 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most steel screw and bolt?
China exported $4.34 billion in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by Germany (14%) and the United States (12%). In all, 222 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most steel screw and bolt?
The United States imported $3.17 billion in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and Mexico (7%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in steel screw and bolt?
It was worth $21.84 billion in 2024, about 5.95 million tonnes. That is an increase of 22% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $23.43 billion. 222 countries reported exports and 224 reported imports.
What is the average price of steel screw and bolt per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.67 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $8.57 per kg and China $2.09 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 steel screw and bolt?
The HS code for steel screw and bolt is subheading 7318.15, 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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