Threaded screws and bolts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in threaded screws and bolts was worth $3.55 billion in 2024, about 763.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 37% 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 | $3.55B | 763.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.52B | 740.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.55B | 712.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.38B | 688.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.67B | 570.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.91B | 622.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.89B | 596.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.59B | 564.0K t |
Top threaded screws and bolts exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by Germany and the United States. The top three supply 52% between them, out of 181 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $954.4M | 27% |
| Germany | $571.0M | 16% |
| United States | $334.1M | 9.4% |
| Italy | $166.6M | 4.7% |
| Switzerland | $149.1M | 4.2% |
| India | $148.8M | 4.2% |
| France | $135.1M | 3.8% |
| Taiwan | $115.6M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $84.9M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $62.8M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $58.8M | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $58.1M | 1.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 8% of world imports, ahead of the United States and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 20% across 222 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $293.6M | 8.3% |
| United States | $235.0M | 6.6% |
| France | $186.3M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $152.2M | 4.3% |
| India | $144.8M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $140.8M | 4% |
| China | $119.9M | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $110.1M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $103.5M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $102.7M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $94.6M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $92.8M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.65 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $23.86 per kg and China $2.01 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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The shipment records behind Threaded screws and bolts (HS 7318.19) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 7318.19: Iron or steel: threaded screws, bolts and nuts n.e.c. in item no. 7318.1. HS 7318 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most threaded screws and bolts?
China exported $954.4 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Germany (16%) and the United States (9%). In all, 181 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most threaded screws and bolts?
Germany imported $293.6 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of the United States (7%) and France (5%). The top three importers together take 20%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in threaded screws and bolts?
It was worth $3.55 billion in 2024, about 763.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 37% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $3.55 billion. 181 countries reported exports and 222 reported imports.
What is the average price of threaded screws and bolts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.65 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $23.86 per kg and China $2.01 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 threaded screws and bolts?
The HS code for threaded screws and bolts is subheading 7318.19, 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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