Aluminium fasteners exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported aluminium fasteners worth $269.1 million (6.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 152 countries for exports of this product. That is 7% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $269.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $250.9M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $218.7M | 9.1K t |
| 2021 | $167.7M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $168.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $208.4M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $207.4M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $200.2M | 7.3K t |
Where the United States exports aluminium fasteners to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (27%), Canada (10%), China (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $71.6M | 27% |
| Canada | $26.5M | 9.9% |
| China | $25.9M | 9.6% |
| Germany | $16.7M | 6.2% |
| France | $14.8M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $13.9M | 5.2% |
| Japan | $13.3M | 5% |
| South Korea | $9.9M | 3.7% |
| Eswatini | $7.5M | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $6.4M | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.27 per kg, 139% above the world average of $16.40. 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.
Aluminium fasteners imports to the United States
Imports of aluminium fasteners by the United States reached $131.4 million in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 218 countries. Most of the value came from China (17%), Taiwan (15%), France (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.7M | 17% |
| Taiwan | $19.8M | 15% |
| France | $19.7M | 15% |
| Mexico | $17.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $15.2M | 12% |
| Canada | $7.5M | 5.7% |
| Japan | $6.3M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $3.9M | 3% |
| South Korea | $2.8M | 2.1% |
| Greece | $2.8M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States aluminium fasteners exports (HS 7616.10): 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 7616.10: Aluminium: nails, tacks, staples (other than those of heading no. 8305), screws, bolts, nuts, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers and similar articles.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium fasteners exported by the United States?
The United States exported aluminium fasteners worth $269.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 152 countries worldwide, with 22% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium fasteners from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($71.6 million), followed by Canada (10%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 144 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium fasteners per kg?
The average declared export value was about $39.27 per kg in 2024, 139% above the world average of $16.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of aluminium fasteners from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $200.2 million in 2017 to $269.1 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $211.3 million a year.
Does the United States also import aluminium fasteners?
Yes. The United States imported $131.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Taiwan and France. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $137.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium fasteners?
The HS code for aluminium fasteners is subheading 7616.10. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7616 page.
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