Secateurs imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of secateurs by the United States reached $53.4 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 209 countries. 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $53.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $65.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $60.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $54.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $39.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $41.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $40.8M | 2.8K t |
Where the United States imports secateurs from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), Taiwan (26%), Switzerland (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.9M | 30% |
| Taiwan | $13.8M | 26% |
| Switzerland | $8.7M | 16% |
| Vietnam | $7.2M | 13% |
| Mexico | $2.1M | 4% |
| Japan | $2.1M | 4% |
| France | $1.7M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $580K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $391K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $318K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.71 per kg, 57% above the world average of $12.54. 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.
Secateurs exports from the United States
Exports of secateurs by the United States reached $1.8 million in 2024 (108 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (30%), Canada (24%), Trinidad and Tobago (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Panama grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $537K | 30% |
| Canada | $438K | 24% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $175K | 9.7% |
| Bahamas | $95K | 5.3% |
| France | $61K | 3.4% |
| Peru | $47K | 2.6% |
| Panama | $42K | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $31K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $31K | 1.7% |
| New Zealand | $28K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States secateurs imports (HS 8201.50): 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 8201.50: Tools, hand: one-handed secateurs (including poultry shears).
Common questions
What is the value of secateurs imported by the United States?
The United States imported secateurs worth $53.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 209 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply secateurs to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($15.9 million), followed by Taiwan (26%) and Switzerland (16%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of secateurs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.71 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $12.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of secateurs to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.8 million in 2017 to $53.4 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2022 at $65.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export secateurs?
Yes. The United States exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Trinidad and Tobago. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $51.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for secateurs?
The HS code for secateurs is subheading 8201.50. 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 8201 page.
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