Skid chain imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $47.7 million of skid chain in 2024 (14.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 167 countries. That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $65.4 million.
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 | $47.7M | 14.0K t |
| 2023 | $60.4M | 19.1K t |
| 2022 | $65.4M | 20.7K t |
| 2021 | $41.2M | 13.0K t |
| 2020 | $37.0M | 12.8K t |
| 2019 | $46.4M | 18.5K t |
| 2018 | $43.2M | 14.7K t |
| 2017 | $46.1M | 19.7K t |
Where the United States imports skid chain from
Most of the value came from China (41%), Austria (28%), Germany (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.6M | 41% |
| Austria | $13.2M | 28% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 9% |
| Canada | $2.9M | 6.1% |
| Lithuania | $2.4M | 5% |
| Czech Republic | $1.7M | 3.5% |
| Romania | $929K | 2% |
| Norway | $909K | 1.9% |
| Finland | $824K | 1.7% |
| Slovenia | $451K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.42 per kg, close to the world average of $4.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Skid chain exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported skid chain worth $2.1 million (262 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Canada (33%), Mexico (11%), Namibia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Nicaragua grew fastest (+795% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $672K | 33% |
| Mexico | $218K | 11% |
| Namibia | $176K | 8.6% |
| Kuwait | $135K | 6.6% |
| Nicaragua | $107K | 5.2% |
| Madagascar | $103K | 5% |
| Chile | $68K | 3.3% |
| Aruba | $59K | 2.9% |
| Uruguay | $45K | 2.2% |
| Liberia | $43K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States skid chain imports (HS 7315.20): 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 7315.20: Chain: skid, articulated link chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of skid chain imported by the United States?
The United States imported skid chain worth $47.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 167 countries worldwide, with 19% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply skid chain to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($19.6 million), followed by Austria (28%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 32 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of skid chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.42 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $4.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of skid chain to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.1 million in 2017 to $47.7 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $65.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export skid chain?
Yes. The United States exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Namibia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $45.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for skid chain?
The HS code for skid chain is subheading 7315.20. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7315 page.
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