Pliers imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pliers by the United States reached $371.4 million in 2024 (36.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 220 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 12% on 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 | $371.4M | 36.1K t |
| 2023 | $331.4M | 32.6K t |
| 2022 | $371.8M | 34.3K t |
| 2021 | $344.1M | 14.3K t |
| 2020 | $270.9M | 12.4K t |
| 2019 | $284.8M | 13.9K t |
| 2018 | $296.9M | 13.6K t |
| 2017 | $252.0M | 11.9K t |
Where the United States imports pliers from
Most of the value came from China (40%), Taiwan (17%), Vietnam (16%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $148.6M | 40% |
| Taiwan | $62.4M | 17% |
| Vietnam | $58.2M | 16% |
| Germany | $34.5M | 9.3% |
| India | $12.7M | 3.4% |
| Mexico | $11.9M | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $10.3M | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $4.8M | 1.3% |
| Pakistan | $4.6M | 1.2% |
| Spain | $4.2M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.30 per kg, close to the world average of $10.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pliers exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported pliers worth $157.6 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 184 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (27%), Mexico (12%), United Kingdom (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $41.9M | 27% |
| Mexico | $18.2M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $13.2M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $13.2M | 8.4% |
| Costa Rica | $10.1M | 6.4% |
| France | $6.5M | 4.1% |
| Australia | $6.2M | 3.9% |
| Israel | $3.5M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $3.3M | 2.1% |
| China | $3.2M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States pliers imports (HS 8203.20): 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 8203.20: Tools, hand: pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools.
Common questions
What is the value of pliers imported by the United States?
The United States imported pliers worth $371.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 220 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply pliers to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($148.6 million), followed by Taiwan (17%) and Vietnam (16%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 78 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 270% on the year.
What is the average import price of pliers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.30 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pliers to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $252.0 million in 2017 to $371.4 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2022 at $371.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $315.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export pliers?
Yes. The United States exported $157.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $213.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pliers?
The HS code for pliers is subheading 8203.20. 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 8203 page.
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