Safety pins exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported safety pins worth $14.5 million (246 tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 133 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $14.5M | 246 t |
| 2023 | $14.5M | 284 t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 265 t |
| 2021 | $13.9M | 310 t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 430 t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 591 t |
| 2018 | $15.5M | 737 t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 425 t |
Where the United States exports safety pins to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (21%), South Korea (18%), Indonesia (17%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+418% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $3.0M | 21% |
| South Korea | $2.7M | 19% |
| Indonesia | $2.4M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $907K | 6.2% |
| Japan | $639K | 4.4% |
| India | $575K | 4% |
| Costa Rica | $414K | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $413K | 2.8% |
| China | $412K | 2.8% |
| Poland | $264K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $58.99 per kg, 612% above the world average of $8.28. 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.
Safety pins imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported safety pins worth $13.1 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 204 countries. The largest suppliers were China (47%), Japan (11%), Taiwan (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.2M | 47% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 11% |
| Taiwan | $1.4M | 11% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 9% |
| Malaysia | $1.0M | 7.8% |
| Mexico | $236K | 1.8% |
| India | $211K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $186K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $176K | 1.3% |
| Cambodia | $162K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States safety pins exports (HS 7319.40): 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 7319.40: Safety pins and other pins: of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of safety pins exported by the United States?
The United States exported safety pins worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 246 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 133 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy safety pins from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by South Korea (18%) and Indonesia (17%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 109 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 418% on the year.
What is the average export price of safety pins per kg?
The average declared export value was about $58.99 per kg in 2024, 612% above the world average of $8.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of safety pins from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $14.5 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
Does the United States also import safety pins?
Yes. The United States imported $13.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Japan and Taiwan. That compares with exports of $14.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for safety pins?
The HS code for safety pins is subheading 7319.40. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7319 page.
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