Socket wrenches imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported socket wrenches worth $415.5 million (33.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 218 countries. Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $415.5M | 33.2K t |
| 2023 | $353.6M | 32.1K t |
| 2022 | $405.3M | 38.9K t |
| 2021 | $367.3M | 32.2K t |
| 2020 | $269.6M | 28.2K t |
| 2019 | $303.0M | 31.5K t |
| 2018 | $266.5M | 27.5K t |
| 2017 | $224.9M | 25.1K t |
Where the United States imports socket wrenches from
One supplier dominates: Taiwan accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $238.8M | 58% |
| China | $120.9M | 29% |
| Vietnam | $31.4M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $4.6M | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $3.5M | 0.8% |
| Canada | $2.5M | 0.6% |
| Mexico | $2.1M | 0.5% |
| Japan | $2.0M | 0.5% |
| India | $1.2M | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.50 per kg, 41% above the world average of $8.85. 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.
Socket wrenches exports from the United States
Exports of socket wrenches by the United States reached $64.2 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 177 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (20%), Mexico (13%), United Kingdom (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $12.8M | 20% |
| Mexico | $8.2M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $7.5M | 12% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 7.1% |
| Australia | $3.6M | 5.6% |
| Japan | $2.5M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 2.5% |
| Peru | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| Israel | $1.0M | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States socket wrenches imports (HS 8204.20): 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 8204.20: Tools, hand: interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles.
Common questions
What is the value of socket wrenches imported by the United States?
The United States imported socket wrenches worth $415.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 218 countries worldwide, with 26% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply socket wrenches to the United States?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($238.8 million), followed by China (29%) and Vietnam (8%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 74 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of socket wrenches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.50 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $8.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of socket wrenches to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $224.9 million in 2017 to $415.5 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $325.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export socket wrenches?
Yes. The United States exported $64.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $351.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for socket wrenches?
The HS code for socket wrenches is subheading 8204.20. 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 8204 page.
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