Self-tapping screw imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of self-tapping screw by the United States reached $601.6 million in 2024 (188.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 221 countries. Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $1.05 billion.
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 | $601.6M | 188.5K t |
| 2023 | $581.0M | 174.1K t |
| 2022 | $762.8M | 201.8K t |
| 2021 | $611.8M | 200.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.05B | 187.5K t |
| 2019 | $436.6M | 151.1K t |
| 2018 | $482.6M | 178.4K t |
| 2017 | $394.3M | 147.2K t |
Where the United States imports self-tapping screw from
Taiwan alone supplied 51% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $305.2M | 51% |
| China | $120.4M | 20% |
| Japan | $30.7M | 5.1% |
| Vietnam | $30.1M | 5% |
| Canada | $26.8M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $25.7M | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $14.7M | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $11.2M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $10.2M | 1.7% |
| Mexico | $6.6M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.19 per kg, close to the world average of $3.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Self-tapping screw exports from the United States
The United States exported $117.0 million of self-tapping screw in 2024 (30.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 163 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (41%), Canada (36%), Brazil (3%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $48.0M | 41% |
| Canada | $41.8M | 36% |
| Brazil | $3.2M | 2.7% |
| China | $2.8M | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $1.4M | 1.2% |
| Hungary | $1.2M | 1% |
| Indonesia | $1.1M | 0.9% |
| Ireland | $1.0M | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 0.9% |
| Bahamas | $1.0M | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States self-tapping screw imports (HS 7318.14): 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 7318.14: Iron or steel: threaded self-tapping screws.
Common questions
What is the value of self-tapping screw imported by the United States?
The United States imported self-tapping screw worth $601.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 188.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 221 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-tapping screw to the United States?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($305.2 million), followed by China (20%) and Japan (5%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 255% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-tapping screw per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.19 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $3.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of self-tapping screw to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $394.3 million in 2017 to $601.6 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2020 at $1.05 billion. Over 8 years the average was $615.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export self-tapping screw?
Yes. The United States exported $117.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $484.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-tapping screw?
The HS code for self-tapping screw is subheading 7318.14. 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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