Base metal costume jewelry imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of base metal costume jewelry by the United States reached $711.2 million in 2024 (13.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 218 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $711.2M | 13.3K t |
| 2023 | $717.2M | 16.9K t |
| 2022 | $789.0M | 16.4K t |
| 2021 | $734.9M | 16.1K t |
| 2020 | $491.9M | 11.4K t |
| 2019 | $689.2M | 16.3K t |
| 2018 | $771.8M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $778.1M | 8.8K t |
Where the United States imports base metal costume jewelry from
China alone supplied 58% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $411.2M | 58% |
| France | $74.3M | 10% |
| Italy | $48.5M | 6.8% |
| Thailand | $32.3M | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $29.7M | 4.2% |
| Vietnam | $17.8M | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $15.6M | 2.2% |
| Canada | $10.3M | 1.5% |
| India | $8.9M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $8.8M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $53.36 per kg, close to the world average of $47.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Base metal costume jewelry exports from the United States
The United States exported $141.5 million of base metal costume jewelry in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 199 countries. The largest buyer markets were China (35%), Canada (6%), Mexico (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+306% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $50.1M | 35% |
| Canada | $8.5M | 6% |
| Mexico | $7.1M | 5% |
| Germany | $7.0M | 5% |
| Japan | $5.5M | 3.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $5.2M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $4.1M | 2.9% |
| Australia | $4.1M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $4.0M | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $3.4M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States base metal costume jewelry imports (HS 7117.19): 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 7117.19: Jewellery: imitation, (excluding cuff links and studs), of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of base metal costume jewelry imported by the United States?
The United States imported base metal costume jewelry worth $711.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 218 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply base metal costume jewelry to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($411.2 million), followed by France (10%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 114 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average import price of base metal costume jewelry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $53.36 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $47.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of base metal costume jewelry to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $778.1 million in 2017 to $711.2 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $789.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $710.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export base metal costume jewelry?
Yes. The United States exported $141.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Canada and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $569.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for base metal costume jewelry?
The HS code for base metal costume jewelry is subheading 7117.19. It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7117 page.
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