Threaded nuts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $1.52 billion of threaded nuts in 2024 (326.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 221 countries. Value rose 9% on 2023. 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 | $1.52B | 326.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.40B | 291.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.72B | 381.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.39B | 315.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.03B | 238.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.24B | 296.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.29B | 329.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.11B | 292.5K t |
Where the United States imports threaded nuts from
The largest suppliers were Taiwan (30%), China (21%), Japan (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $458.7M | 30% |
| China | $326.2M | 21% |
| Japan | $175.0M | 12% |
| Canada | $123.3M | 8.1% |
| Italy | $90.2M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $77.3M | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $60.9M | 4% |
| India | $47.1M | 3.1% |
| France | $45.4M | 3% |
| Mexico | $33.1M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.67 per kg, close to the world average of $4.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Threaded nuts exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.07 billion of threaded nuts in 2024 (102.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 205 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Mexico (30%), Canada (19%), China (6%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $323.6M | 30% |
| Canada | $200.6M | 19% |
| China | $68.1M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $46.2M | 4.3% |
| Japan | $44.2M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $40.8M | 3.8% |
| France | $40.4M | 3.8% |
| Brazil | $34.1M | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $31.1M | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $21.2M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States threaded nuts imports (HS 7318.16): 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 7318.16: Iron or steel: threaded nuts.
Common questions
What is the value of threaded nuts imported by the United States?
The United States imported threaded nuts worth $1.52 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 326.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 221 countries worldwide, with 20% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply threaded nuts to the United States?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($458.7 million), followed by China (21%) and Japan (11%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 95 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of threaded nuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.67 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of threaded nuts to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.11 billion in 2017 to $1.52 billion in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2022 at $1.72 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.34 billion a year.
Does the United States also export threaded nuts?
Yes. The United States exported $1.07 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $455.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for threaded nuts?
The HS code for threaded nuts is subheading 7318.16. 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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