Building hardware imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of building hardware by the United States reached $1.75 billion in 2024 (212.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 221 countries for imports of this product. 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 | $1.75B | 212.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.70B | 195.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.05B | 237.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.98B | 249.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.61B | 230.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.45B | 200.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.56B | 213.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.38B | 193.4K t |
Where the United States imports building hardware from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Mexico (21%), Taiwan (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $695.1M | 40% |
| Mexico | $367.7M | 21% |
| Taiwan | $251.2M | 14% |
| Canada | $96.3M | 5.5% |
| Vietnam | $70.0M | 4% |
| Philippines | $57.6M | 3.3% |
| India | $52.3M | 3% |
| Italy | $20.4M | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $18.3M | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $17.3M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.21 per kg, close to the world average of $7.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Building hardware exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported building hardware worth $307.5 million (25.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 171 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (40%), Mexico (30%), Bahamas (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahamas grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $124.0M | 40% |
| Mexico | $90.9M | 30% |
| Bahamas | $21.4M | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $5.8M | 1.9% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $5.5M | 1.8% |
| China | $5.1M | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.2M | 1.4% |
| Cayman Isds | $3.4M | 1.1% |
| Colombia | $3.3M | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.7M | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States building hardware imports (HS 8302.41): 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 8302.41: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: of base metal, suitable for buildings.
Common questions
What is the value of building hardware imported by the United States?
The United States imported building hardware worth $1.75 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 212.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 221 countries worldwide, with 19% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply building hardware to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($695.1 million), followed by Mexico (21%) and Taiwan (14%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 84 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average import price of building hardware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.21 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $7.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of building hardware to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.38 billion in 2017 to $1.75 billion in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $2.05 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.68 billion a year.
Does the United States also export building hardware?
Yes. The United States exported $307.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.44 billion a year.
What is the HS code for building hardware?
The HS code for building hardware is subheading 8302.41. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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