Welded link chain imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welded link chain by the United States reached $137.4 million in 2024 (48.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 207 countries for imports of this product. That is 6% more than in 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 | $137.4M | 48.9K t |
| 2023 | $129.4M | 47.9K t |
| 2022 | $164.7M | 59.5K t |
| 2021 | $138.8M | 52.5K t |
| 2020 | $133.9M | 57.7K t |
| 2019 | $123.4M | 50.4K t |
| 2018 | $117.1M | 47.0K t |
| 2017 | $121.0M | 52.1K t |
Where the United States imports welded link chain from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Germany (13%), South Korea (7%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+812% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $63.8M | 46% |
| Germany | $17.6M | 13% |
| South Korea | $10.0M | 7.3% |
| Spain | $9.9M | 7.2% |
| Japan | $9.2M | 6.7% |
| Canada | $9.0M | 6.5% |
| Austria | $3.9M | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $3.8M | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $2.7M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $974K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.81 per kg, close to the world average of $3.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Welded link chain exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported welded link chain worth $31.5 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 114 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (36%), Mexico (20%), South Korea (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $11.3M | 36% |
| Mexico | $6.4M | 20% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 6.5% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $860K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $840K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $761K | 2.4% |
| Chile | $592K | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $534K | 1.7% |
| Australia | $485K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States welded link chain imports (HS 7315.82): 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 7315.82: Chain: welded link chain, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of welded link chain imported by the United States?
The United States imported welded link chain worth $137.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 207 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded link chain to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($63.8 million), followed by Germany (13%) and South Korea (7%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 812% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded link chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.81 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $3.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded link chain to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $121.0 million in 2017 to $137.4 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $164.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $133.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export welded link chain?
Yes. The United States exported $31.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and South Korea. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $105.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded link chain?
The HS code for welded link chain is subheading 7315.82. 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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