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U.S. - Nails, Tacks, Drawing Pins, Corrugated Nails, Staples - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Sep 2, 2023

Imports of Nails and Tacks Surge 16% to $13M in June 2023 in United States

U.S. Nails And Tacks Imports

In June 2023, supplies from abroad of nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples increased by 16% to 5.5K tons, rising for the third consecutive month after seven months of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2023 when imports increased by 22% against the previous month.

In value terms, nails and tacks imports surged to $13M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in August 2022 when imports increased by 20% against the previous month. As a result, imports attained the peak of $24M. From September 2022 to June 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

U.S. Nails And Tacks Imports By Country (Million USD)
COUNTRYImport Value of Nails And Tacks in U.S. (million USD)
Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023
China8.16.66.57.14.64.54.54.53.63.43.84.85.7
South Korea3.02.32.62.01.10.80.60.90.91.61.71.41.9
Oman2.02.11.92.21.10.70.20.20.20.2< 0.10.71.1
Taiwan (Chinese)1.81.32.11.41.21.50.81.00.80.61.20.80.8
Thailand1.10.81.91.21.60.80.90.50.70.40.40.80.6
Malaysia0.90.71.61.00.70.90.50.60.40.30.40.50.5
Vietnam1.82.22.41.11.30.71.20.80.40.10.30.30.2
Others3.53.84.72.43.03.12.61.71.71.41.81.71.8
Total22.019.723.718.514.713.011.310.28.78.09.610.912.6

Imports by Country

In June 2023, China (2.2K tons) constituted the largest nails and tacks supplier to the United States, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, nails and tacks imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (1K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Oman (730 tons), with a 13% share.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: South Korea (-3.0% per month) and Oman (-3.1% per month).

In value terms, China ($5.7M) constituted the largest supplier of nails and tacks to the United States, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($1.9M), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Oman, with an 8.9% share.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from China stood at -2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: South Korea (-3.9% per month) and Oman (-4.5% per month).

Imports by Type

In June 2023, base metal staples in strips for use in offices (4.4K tons) constituted the largest type of nails and tacks supplied to the United States, with a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, base metal staples in strips for use in offices exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, letter clips, letter corners of base metal (755 tons), sixfold.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of base metal staples in strips for use in offices amounted to -5.3%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: letter clips, letter corners of base metal (+0.4% per month) and base metal fittings for loose-leaf binders or files (-3.8% per month).

In value terms, base metal staples in strips for use in offices ($8.9M) constituted the largest type of nails and tacks supplied to the United States, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by letter clips, letter corners of base metal ($2.6M), with a 21% share of total imports.

Import Prices by Country

In June 2023, the nails and tacks price stood at $2,296 per ton, therefore (CIF, US), remained relatively stable against the previous month. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 when the average import price increased by 5% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $2,508 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to June 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Austria ($3,321 per ton), while the price for Oman ($1,534 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the nails and tacks market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 25931400 - Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (other than those of HS
  • Prodcom 25992330 - Base metal fittings for loose-leaf binders or files
  • Prodcom 25992350 - Base metal staples in strips for use in offices, upholstery and packaging
  • Prodcom 25992370 - Office articles such as letter clips, letter corners... of base metal

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
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  • Key market players and their profiles

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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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    The Largest Destinations for Exports

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

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    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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