🇺🇸 United States imports of hand stamps: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $38.0 million of hand stamps in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 208 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $62.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of hand stamps by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $37.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $62.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $54.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $37.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $45.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $51.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $55.2M | 2.4K t |
Where the United States imports hand stamps from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Austria (20%), Vietnam (17%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $14.0M | 37% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $7.6M | 20% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $6.3M | 17% |
| Taiwan | $2.2M | 5.8% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $1.9M | 5% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.2M | 3.2% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $1.0M | 2.7% |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | $626K | 1.7% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $602K | 1.6% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $482K | 1.3% |
Average import price of hand stamps
The average declared value was about $27.66 per kg, 44% above the world average of $19.22. 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.
The United States also exports hand stamps
The United States exported $11.3 million of hand stamps in 2024 (304 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 144 countries. Most of it went to Canada (26%), Germany (15%), United Kingdom (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Venezuela grew fastest (+375% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $2.9M | 26% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.7M | 15% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $665K | 5.9% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $647K | 5.7% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $589K | 5.2% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $572K | 5.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $536K | 4.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $443K | 3.9% |
| 🇻🇪 Venezuela | $245K | 2.2% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $230K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 9611: Stamps; date, numbering, sealing stamps and the like (including devices for printing or embossing labels), designed for operating by hand; hand operated composing sticks and printing sets.
Hand stamps trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of hand stamps imported by the United States?
The United States imported hand stamps worth $38.0 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import hand stamps from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (37%), Austria (20%), Vietnam (17%).
What is the average import price of hand stamps in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $27.66 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $19.22 per kg.
Does the United States export hand stamps?
Yes. The United States exported hand stamps worth $11.3 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Germany, United Kingdom.
What is the HS code for hand stamps?
Hand stamps falls under HS heading 9611 (Stamps; date, numbering, sealing stamps and the like (including devices for printing or embossing labels), designed for). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading hand stamps with the United States?
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