Metal gasket joints exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of metal gasket joints by the United States reached $523.1 million in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 191 countries for exports 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $523.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $512.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $477.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $426.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $379.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $428.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $387.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $373.2M | 8.9K t |
Where the United States exports metal gasket joints to
Most of it went to Canada (15%), Mexico (15%), Germany (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $78.9M | 15% |
| Mexico | $77.1M | 15% |
| Germany | $30.1M | 5.8% |
| China | $29.8M | 5.7% |
| Singapore | $28.9M | 5.5% |
| France | $27.2M | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $25.6M | 4.9% |
| Japan | $18.5M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $16.8M | 3.2% |
| Malaysia | $13.3M | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $82.58 per kg, 152% above the world average of $32.79. 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.
Metal gasket joints imports to the United States
The United States imported $382.3 million of metal gasket joints in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 222 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Mexico (25%), Japan (16%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $95.2M | 25% |
| Japan | $61.4M | 16% |
| China | $42.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $42.3M | 11% |
| France | $22.5M | 5.9% |
| India | $21.9M | 5.7% |
| Thailand | $14.6M | 3.8% |
| Taiwan | $13.9M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $11.5M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $9.9M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States metal gasket joints exports (HS 8484.10): 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 8484.10: Gaskets and similar joints: of metal sheeting combined with other material or two or more layers of metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal gasket joints exported by the United States?
The United States exported metal gasket joints worth $523.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 191 countries worldwide, with 18% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy metal gasket joints from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($78.9 million), followed by Mexico (15%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 156 buyer countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average export price of metal gasket joints per kg?
The average declared export value was about $82.58 per kg in 2024, 152% above the world average of $32.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of metal gasket joints from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $373.2 million in 2017 to $523.1 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $438.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import metal gasket joints?
Yes. The United States imported $382.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, Japan and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $140.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal gasket joints?
The HS code for metal gasket joints is subheading 8484.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8484 page.
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