Rivets exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of rivets by the United States reached $152.2 million in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 141 countries. Value rose 17% on 2023. 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 | $152.2M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $130.0M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $121.9M | 15.0K t |
| 2021 | $107.6M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $86.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $121.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $115.6M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $121.4M | 8.9K t |
Where the United States exports rivets to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (33%), Canada (9%), China (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $49.6M | 33% |
| Canada | $13.0M | 8.5% |
| China | $9.7M | 6.4% |
| France | $9.7M | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $8.0M | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $6.2M | 4% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 3.7% |
| Brazil | $4.4M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $4.3M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.50 per kg, 91% above the world average of $7.08. 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.
Rivets imports to the United States
Imports of rivets by the United States reached $82.9 million in 2024 (11.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 208 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Taiwan (21%), China (16%), Canada (13%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $17.2M | 21% |
| China | $13.2M | 16% |
| Canada | $11.1M | 13% |
| Japan | $6.7M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $6.6M | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | $5.3M | 6.4% |
| Colombia | $2.4M | 2.9% |
| Austria | $2.4M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $2.4M | 2.8% |
| France | $2.2M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States rivets exports (HS 7318.23): 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 7318.23: Iron or steel: non-threaded rivets.
Common questions
What is the value of rivets exported by the United States?
The United States exported rivets worth $152.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 141 countries worldwide, with 18% of world exports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy rivets from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($49.6 million), followed by Canada (9%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 125 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average export price of rivets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $13.50 per kg in 2024, 91% above the world average of $7.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of rivets from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $121.4 million in 2017 to $152.2 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $119.5 million a year.
Does the United States also import rivets?
Yes. The United States imported $82.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Taiwan, China and Canada. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $69.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for rivets?
The HS code for rivets is subheading 7318.23. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
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