Bells imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $75.1 million of bells in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 201 countries. That is 8% 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 | $75.1M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $69.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $85.7M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $66.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $47.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $55.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $55.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $51.4M | 5.9K t |
Where the United States imports bells from
China alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $62.1M | 83% |
| India | $8.1M | 11% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $971K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $438K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $296K | 0.4% |
| Nepal | $236K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $215K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $215K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $180K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.82 per kg, close to the world average of $10.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bells exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported bells worth $2.6 million (103 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 135 countries. Most of it went to Canada (34%), Germany (5%), China (4%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $901K | 34% |
| Germany | $127K | 4.9% |
| China | $113K | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $110K | 4.2% |
| Spain | $104K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $103K | 3.9% |
| France | $90K | 3.4% |
| Mexico | $79K | 3% |
| Taiwan | $77K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $66K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States bells imports (HS 8306.10): 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 8306.10: Bells, gongs and the like: non-electric, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of bells imported by the United States?
The United States imported bells worth $75.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 201 countries worldwide, with 42% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply bells to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($62.1 million), followed by India (11%) and Canada (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average import price of bells per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.82 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $10.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bells to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.4 million in 2017 to $75.1 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2022 at $85.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $63.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export bells?
Yes. The United States exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Germany and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $72.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for bells?
The HS code for bells is subheading 8306.10. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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