Binder fasteners imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of binder fasteners by the United Kingdom reached $2.0 million in 2024 (563 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.0M | 563 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 738 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 741 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 698 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 271 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 492 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 639 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 682 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports binder fasteners from
The largest suppliers were China (24%), Hungary (20%), Slovenia (17%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $484K | 24% |
| Hungary | $415K | 20% |
| Slovenia | $351K | 17% |
| Austria | $200K | 9.8% |
| Poland | $188K | 9.2% |
| Italy | $109K | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $52K | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $41K | 2% |
| Hong Kong | $37K | 1.8% |
| India | $35K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.62 per kg, close to the world average of $3.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Binder fasteners exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $267 thousand of binder fasteners in 2024 (18 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (48%), Italy (9%), Luxembourg (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Iceland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $129K | 48% |
| Italy | $24K | 9% |
| Luxembourg | $12K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 3.9% |
| Iceland | $9K | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $7K | 2.7% |
| Chile | $6K | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $6K | 2.2% |
| Ireland | $5K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom binder fasteners imports (HS 8305.10): 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 8305.10: Stationery: fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of binder fasteners imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported binder fasteners worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 563 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply binder fasteners to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($484 thousand), followed by Hungary (20%) and Slovenia (17%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of binder fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.62 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $3.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of binder fasteners to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export binder fasteners?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $267 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Italy and Luxembourg. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for binder fasteners?
The HS code for binder fasteners is subheading 8305.10. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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