Stud-link chain trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in stud-link chain was worth $257.8 million in 2024, about 141.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 44% since 2017, and up 5% 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 | $257.8M | 141.1K t |
| 2023 | $245.3M | 129.5K t |
| 2022 | $280.3M | 117.2K t |
| 2021 | $205.2M | 95.2K t |
| 2020 | $216.8M | 104.2K t |
| 2019 | $225.9M | 115.9K t |
| 2018 | $224.1M | 111.6K t |
| 2017 | $178.7M | 107.9K t |
Top stud-link chain exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 76% of world exports, followed by South Korea and Germany. The top three supply 82% between them, out of 91 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $195.4M | 76% |
| South Korea | $10.4M | 4% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $5.2M | 2% |
| Spain | $4.9M | 1.9% |
| Norway | $4.5M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $4.4M | 1.7% |
| United States | $3.8M | 1.5% |
| Japan | $2.6M | 1% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 1% |
| Australia | $2.2M | 0.9% |
| France | $1.6M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Japan (8%), the United States (7%) and Chile (6%). 198 countries imported it, and the top three take 21% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $21.6M | 8.4% |
| United States | $17.6M | 6.8% |
| Chile | $16.2M | 6.3% |
| South Korea | $13.7M | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $12.9M | 5% |
| Vietnam | $11.1M | 4.3% |
| Australia | $11.0M | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.7M | 3.4% |
| Singapore | $8.6M | 3.3% |
| Russia | $7.9M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $6.0M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $5.8M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $8.47 per kg and China $1.57 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 7315.81: Chain: stud-link chain, of iron or steel. HS 7315 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most stud-link chain?
China exported $195.4 million in 2024, 76% of the world total, followed by South Korea (4%) and Germany (2%). In all, 91 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most stud-link chain?
Japan imported $21.6 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of the United States (7%) and Chile (6%). The top three importers together take 21%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in stud-link chain?
It was worth $257.8 million in 2024, about 141.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 44% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $280.3 million. 91 countries reported exports and 198 reported imports.
What is the average price of stud-link chain per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $8.47 per kg and China $1.57 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 stud-link chain?
The HS code for stud-link chain is subheading 7315.81, 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 7315 page.
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