Chain part (other) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chain part (other) by the United States reached $35.0 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 209 countries. That is 12% less 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 | $35.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $39.6M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $41.6M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $31.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $30.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $32.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $30.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $36.5M | 5.5K t |
Where the United States imports chain part (other) from
Most of the value came from Germany (15%), Italy (11%), Indonesia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 37%. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.2M | 15% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 11% |
| Indonesia | $3.8M | 11% |
| Canada | $2.8M | 8% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 6.4% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 5.5% |
| Sweden | $1.9M | 5.3% |
| Austria | $1.8M | 5.1% |
| China | $1.5M | 4.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.75 per kg, close to the world average of $7.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chain part (other) exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported chain part (other) worth $22.3 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 132 countries. Most of it went to Canada (23%), Mexico (7%), Belgium (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $5.2M | 23% |
| Mexico | $1.6M | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 6.6% |
| Jordan | $1.3M | 5.9% |
| Singapore | $1.2M | 5.2% |
| Ecuador | $1.1M | 5.1% |
| South Africa | $1.0M | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $930K | 4.2% |
| Chile | $830K | 3.7% |
| Philippines | $585K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States chain part (other) imports (HS 7315.90): 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 7315.90: Chain: parts n.e.c. in heading no. 7315, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of chain part (other) imported by the United States?
The United States imported chain part (other) worth $35.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 209 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply chain part (other) to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Italy (11%) and Indonesia (11%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average import price of chain part (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.75 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chain part (other) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.5 million in 2017 to $35.0 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $41.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export chain part (other)?
Yes. The United States exported $22.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Belgium. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $12.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for chain part (other)?
The HS code for chain part (other) is subheading 7315.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7315 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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