Metal rivets exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $60.6 million of metal rivets in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 121 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $59.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $60.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $62.4M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $49.6M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $60.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $59.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $51.6M | 5.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports metal rivets to
Most of it went to Netherlands (27%), Germany (18%), United States (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $16.3M | 27% |
| Germany | $10.9M | 18% |
| United States | $8.3M | 14% |
| China | $4.5M | 7.5% |
| Spain | $2.9M | 4.8% |
| France | $2.2M | 3.7% |
| Switzerland | $1.9M | 3.1% |
| Slovakia | $1.2M | 2% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.44 per kg, 44% above the world average of $10.01. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal rivets imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $27.8 million of metal rivets in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 196 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Germany (45%), United States (24%), China (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $12.4M | 45% |
| United States | $6.7M | 24% |
| China | $3.0M | 11% |
| France | $2.2M | 8% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $558K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $462K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $232K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $167K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $141K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom metal rivets exports (HS 8308.20): 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 8308.20: Rivets: tubular or bifurcated, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal rivets exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported metal rivets worth $60.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 121 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy metal rivets from the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($16.3 million), followed by Germany (18%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 85 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average export price of metal rivets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $14.44 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $10.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of metal rivets from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $51.6 million in 2017 to $60.6 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2021 at $62.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import metal rivets?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $27.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the United States and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $32.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal rivets?
The HS code for metal rivets is subheading 8308.20. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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