Northern America: Metal Self-Tapping Screw Market 2025

Metal Self-Tapping Screw Market Size in Northern America

In 2022, the North American metal self-tapping screw market increased by 22% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +64.0% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Metal Self-Tapping Screw Production in Northern America

In value terms, metal self-tapping screw production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Self-Tapping Screw Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, overseas shipments of iron or steel self-tapping screws decreased by -16.9% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after seven years of growth. In general, exports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal self-tapping screw exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +38.9% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 37% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was near 93% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), generating a 6.9% share of total exports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the iron or steel self-tapping screws exports, with a CAGR of +17.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Canada (+10.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United States increased by +4.7 percentage points.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest metal self-tapping screw supplier in Northern America, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States stood at +7.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 36% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 77% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+1.9%).

Metal Self-Tapping Screw Imports

Imports in Northern America

Metal self-tapping screw imports expanded slightly to X tons in 2022, increasing by 2.4% compared with the year before. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -0.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal self-tapping screw imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the key importer of iron or steel self-tapping screws, committing 76% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), achieving a 24% share of total imports.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Canada (+5.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +5.6% from 2012-2022. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported iron or steel self-tapping screws in Northern America, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with an 8.9% share of total imports.

In the United States, metal self-tapping screw imports expanded at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 19% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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