Wire articles imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wire articles by the United States reached $538.9 million in 2024 (135.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 222 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 4% 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 | $538.9M | 135.9K t |
| 2023 | $517.4M | 124.7K t |
| 2022 | $616.5M | 155.3K t |
| 2021 | $482.1M | 139.9K t |
| 2020 | $360.1M | 108.5K t |
| 2019 | $459.6M | 127.8K t |
| 2018 | $503.9M | 142.2K t |
| 2017 | $461.5M | 142.3K t |
Where the United States imports wire articles from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), Mexico (20%), Canada (18%). Among the main suppliers, Costa Rica grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $163.8M | 30% |
| Mexico | $109.5M | 20% |
| Canada | $97.4M | 18% |
| Germany | $18.0M | 3.3% |
| Costa Rica | $16.8M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $15.3M | 2.9% |
| Vietnam | $14.7M | 2.7% |
| Cambodia | $12.3M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $11.6M | 2.2% |
| India | $11.3M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.97 per kg, 56% above the world average of $2.55. 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.
Wire articles exports from the United States
The United States exported $141.7 million of wire articles in 2024 (36.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 177 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (35%), Mexico (34%), Ireland (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $49.8M | 35% |
| Mexico | $48.7M | 34% |
| Ireland | $6.3M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $4.7M | 3.3% |
| China | $4.0M | 2.9% |
| Costa Rica | $2.2M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $1.8M | 1.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.6M | 1.1% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States wire articles imports (HS 7326.20): 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 7326.20: Iron or steel: wire articles.
Common questions
What is the value of wire articles imported by the United States?
The United States imported wire articles worth $538.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 135.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 222 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply wire articles to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($163.8 million), followed by Mexico (20%) and Canada (18%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 86 supplier countries in total. Costa Rica grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average import price of wire articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.97 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $2.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wire articles to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $461.5 million in 2017 to $538.9 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $616.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $492.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export wire articles?
Yes. The United States exported $141.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Ireland. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $397.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for wire articles?
The HS code for wire articles is subheading 7326.20. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
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