Tool holders and self-opening dieheads imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tool holders and self-opening dieheads by the United States reached $657.5 million in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 205 countries for imports of this product. That is 26% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $891.9 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 | $657.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $891.9M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $649.2M | 9.1K t |
| 2021 | $570.6M | 8.2K t |
| 2020 | $761.5M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $864.5M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $539.8M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $733.8M | 7.5K t |
Where the United States imports tool holders and self-opening dieheads from
The largest suppliers were Germany (21%), Vietnam (16%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $136.9M | 21% |
| Vietnam | $107.9M | 16% |
| China | $98.6M | 15% |
| Israel | $54.1M | 8.2% |
| Japan | $41.8M | 6.4% |
| Switzerland | $40.5M | 6.2% |
| Taiwan | $40.0M | 6.1% |
| Italy | $22.3M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $19.0M | 2.9% |
| Sweden | $15.8M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $85.53 per kg, 63% above the world average of $52.37. 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.
Tool holders and self-opening dieheads exports from the United States
Exports of tool holders and self-opening dieheads by the United States reached $172.8 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 157 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (20%), Mexico (19%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+971% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $34.3M | 20% |
| Mexico | $33.4M | 19% |
| Germany | $14.8M | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $13.1M | 7.6% |
| United Kingdom | $12.4M | 7.2% |
| Australia | $12.3M | 7.1% |
| China | $7.4M | 4.3% |
| Japan | $3.6M | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $3.5M | 2% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States tool holders and self-opening dieheads imports (HS 8466.10): 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 8466.10: Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally with machines of headings 8456-8465: tool holders and self-opening dieheads.
Common questions
What is the value of tool holders and self-opening dieheads imported by the United States?
The United States imported tool holders and self-opening dieheads worth $657.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 205 countries worldwide, with 21% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply tool holders and self-opening dieheads to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($136.9 million), followed by Vietnam (16%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average import price of tool holders and self-opening dieheads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $85.53 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $52.37 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tool holders and self-opening dieheads to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $733.8 million in 2017 to $657.5 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $891.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $708.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export tool holders and self-opening dieheads?
Yes. The United States exported $172.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Germany. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $484.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tool holders and self-opening dieheads?
The HS code for tool holders and self-opening dieheads is subheading 8466.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8466 page.
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