Drawing dies imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of drawing dies by the United States reached $74.0 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 175 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $97.4 million.
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 | $74.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $89.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $97.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $90.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $79.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $87.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $82.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $82.6M | 3.0K t |
Where the United States imports drawing dies from
Most of the value came from Canada (24%), Japan (17%), Spain (16%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $18.1M | 24% |
| Japan | $12.3M | 17% |
| Spain | $11.9M | 16% |
| China | $8.6M | 12% |
| Germany | $4.6M | 6.2% |
| Mexico | $4.3M | 5.8% |
| Thailand | $3.4M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $1.5M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $46.11 per kg, 100% above the world average of $23.10. 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.
Drawing dies exports from the United States
Exports of drawing dies by the United States reached $63.4 million in 2024 (211 tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 111 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (21%), Canada (19%), Germany (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $13.3M | 21% |
| Canada | $12.2M | 19% |
| Germany | $7.7M | 12% |
| Philippines | $5.6M | 8.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 3.9% |
| Ireland | $2.3M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 2.7% |
| China | $1.6M | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | $1.3M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States drawing dies imports (HS 8207.20): 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 8207.20: Tools, interchangeable: (for machine or hand tools, whether or not power-operated), dies for drawing or extruding metal.
Common questions
What is the value of drawing dies imported by the United States?
The United States imported drawing dies worth $74.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 175 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply drawing dies to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($18.1 million), followed by Japan (17%) and Spain (16%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of drawing dies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $46.11 per kg in 2024, 100% above the world average of $23.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of drawing dies to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $82.6 million in 2017 to $74.0 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $97.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $85.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export drawing dies?
Yes. The United States exported $63.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Germany. That compares with imports of $74.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for drawing dies?
The HS code for drawing dies is subheading 8207.20. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8207 page.
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