Safety pins imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported safety pins worth $2.9 million (344 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 61% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.9M | 344 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 117 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 144 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 132 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 165 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 176 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 171 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 221 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports safety pins from
Most of the value came from China (37%), United States (31%), France (6%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 37% |
| United States | $907K | 32% |
| France | $186K | 6.5% |
| Germany | $122K | 4.2% |
| India | $112K | 3.9% |
| Malaysia | $105K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $89K | 3.1% |
| Japan | $53K | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $42K | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $32K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.38 per kg, close to the world average of $8.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Safety pins exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $2.2 million of safety pins in 2024 (36 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Austria (29%), South Korea (14%), Malaysia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $643K | 30% |
| South Korea | $297K | 14% |
| Malaysia | $227K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $136K | 6.2% |
| United States | $118K | 5.4% |
| Indonesia | $94K | 4.3% |
| France | $65K | 3% |
| Germany | $59K | 2.7% |
| Ireland | $57K | 2.6% |
| Ukraine | $53K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom safety pins imports (HS 7319.40): 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 7319.40: Safety pins and other pins: of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of safety pins imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported safety pins worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 344 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 204 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply safety pins to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the United States (31%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 418% on the year.
What is the average import price of safety pins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.38 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of safety pins to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export safety pins?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Austria, South Korea and Malaysia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $702 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for safety pins?
The HS code for safety pins is subheading 7319.40. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7319 page.
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