Wood chisels imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wood chisels by the United States reached $29.3 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 213 countries. Value rose 13% 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 | $29.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $25.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $34.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $36.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $29.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $27.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $30.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $27.7M | 1.8K t |
Where the United States imports wood chisels from
The largest suppliers were China (36%), United Kingdom (18%), Vietnam (12%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.6M | 36% |
| United Kingdom | $5.2M | 18% |
| Vietnam | $3.6M | 12% |
| India | $1.9M | 6.5% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 4% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| Ukraine | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Canada | $1.0M | 3.5% |
| Czech Republic | $982K | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $674K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.50 per kg, 65% above the world average of $6.95. 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.
Wood chisels exports from the United States
The United States exported $4.2 million of wood chisels in 2024 (214 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 137 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (24%), United Kingdom (12%), Mexico (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $980K | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $485K | 12% |
| Mexico | $419K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $234K | 5.6% |
| Australia | $214K | 5.2% |
| France | $206K | 5% |
| South Korea | $140K | 3.4% |
| Bahamas | $97K | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $78K | 1.9% |
| Norway | $77K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States wood chisels imports (HS 8205.30): 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 8205.30: Tools, hand: planes, chisels, gauges and similar cutting tools for working wood.
Common questions
What is the value of wood chisels imported by the United States?
The United States imported wood chisels worth $29.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 213 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood chisels to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (18%) and Vietnam (12%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood chisels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.50 per kg in 2024, 65% above the world average of $6.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wood chisels to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.7 million in 2017 to $29.3 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2021 at $36.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export wood chisels?
Yes. The United States exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the United Kingdom and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $25.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood chisels?
The HS code for wood chisels is subheading 8205.30. 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 8205 page.
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