[Industry Analysis] Analysis of China’s Fastener Export Situation in 2025
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2026-01-22 08:54
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In 2025, China’s fastener exports are expected to maintain overall growth. According to preliminary customs statistics, the total value of China’s fastener exports for the year is estimated at approximately US$11.919 billion, up about 4.1% year on year; export volume is estimated at about 6.239 million tonnes, an increase of roughly 6.7% year on year; and the average export price is around US$1,910 per tonne, a slight year-on-year decrease of about 2.4%.
In 2025, China’s fastener exports are expected to continue their overall growth trend. According to preliminary customs statistics, China’s total fastener exports for the year amounted to approximately US$11.919 billion , up about from the same period last year 4.1% ; Export volume is approximately 6.239 million tons , up about from the same period last year 6.7% ; the average unit price of exports is approximately US$1,910 per ton , a slight year-on-year decrease of approximately 2.4% 。
Overall, China’s fastener industry is gradually entering “ Increased volume, stable prices, and structural optimization the “stage.” On the one hand, export volumes continue to expand; on the other hand, unit export prices are under pressure due to global market competition, the ramp-up of new production capacity, and fluctuations in inflation and raw-material prices.
Changes in the Export Market Structure
In 2025, the top 30 destinations for fastener exports accounted for a combined export value of US$9.336 billion, representing 78.3% of total exports—a slight decline from 79.6% in 2024. This indicates a trend toward greater market diversification, as companies actively seek to develop new markets.
Top 30 Destinations for China’s Fastener Exports in 2025
China’s exports of fasteners to major European economies continue to grow, with export values to Germany, the United Kingdom, and Italy increasing year on year by 8.8%, 6.9% and 14.5% , the Netherlands’ export value has also been on the rise, increasing by approximately 14.9% This increase reflects the European market’s sustained and steady demand for Chinese fasteners across an expanding range of applications, including automotive manufacturing, machinery and equipment, construction, and infrastructure.
The total imports of Western European countries reached US$2.064 billion , surpassing the United States to become the largest export destination. The rapidly growing demand in Europe further underscores the need for diversified and coordinated global fastener supply chains. Fastener Expo Frankfurt It is for this very reason that FEF was established. Starting in March 2026, the exhibition will be held in even-numbered years. Rooted in the needs of Europe’s fastener industry, FEF will also serve as a global platform connecting fastener traders, manufacturers, and equipment suppliers from around the world.
U.S. market
The United States is China’s largest single export market for fasteners. Approximately in 2025, the export value will be US$1.515 billion , but down nearly year-on-year 10% , export volume has also declined. 9.7% This is primarily attributable to U.S. trade policies, tariff measures, and supply-chain restructuring. The United States has continued to raise tariffs and other trade barriers on Chinese goods, while its “nearshoring” policy encourages domestic sourcing or relocation to third countries, thereby reducing China’s reliance on exports of fasteners to the U.S.
Southeast Asia and Emerging Markets
Vietnam’s export value has surged to second place among single destinations, at approximately US$761 million , a year-on-year increase of more than 30% This growth is primarily attributable to Vietnam’s role as a re-export and transshipment hub within the regional trade system, rather than to a synchronized expansion of end-demand itself. A portion of China’s fasteners are routed through Vietnam to third-party markets, thereby driving an increase in the statistically reported value of exports to Vietnam. At the same time, export values from other ASEAN countries such as Thailand and Malaysia have also maintained positive growth, specifically: 15.1% and 17.4% , reflecting the sustained demand for standard fasteners driven by construction projects and processing and assembly activities within the region.
Russian market
Russia's export value is approximately US$569 million However, year-on-year sales declined slightly—by about 6%—due to overall volatility in global commodity prices, Russia’s economic structural adjustments, and the realignment of supply chains. High-end fasteners continue to command a premium in the Russian market.
Japan, South Korea, and the Indian Market
The Japanese market has grown extremely slowly, with export value increasing by only 0.2% , the South Korean market has even seen a decline in exports, falling by 10.6% The Indian market’s reliance on Chinese-standard fastener products has declined, partly due to the ongoing development of India’s indigenous fastener industry and partly as a result of the Make in India initiative, which promotes local procurement and import substitution.
ASEAN, Central Asia, and markets along the Belt and Road
ASEAN remains a key growth region for China’s fastener exports. Thailand (+15.1%) , Malaysia (+7.4%) As ASEAN countries’ export volumes continue to grow; Kyrgyzstan (+89.7%) , Kazakhstan (+51.1%) As export volumes from Central Asian countries surge, demand for Chinese industrial products has increased markedly, driving rapid expansion of fastener exports.
United Arab Emirates (+9.7%) , Saudi Arabia (+7.1%) Meanwhile, the Middle Eastern market is also exhibiting sustained expansion in export demand, driven on the one hand by infrastructure development and industrialization, and on the other by traders from neighboring countries such as India and Pakistan who are increasingly using the Middle East as a new transit hub for shipments to the United States and Europe.
African market
The export value of fasteners from African countries such as Nigeria, Egypt, Tanzania, and Kenya increased year on year, respectively. 10.7%, 13.0%, 23.0% and 19.5% Meanwhile, export volumes have also increased substantially. The primary driving force is the release of rigid demand resulting from the intensive implementation of infrastructure and industrial projects. At the same time, China’s fasteners’ comprehensive advantages in cost-effectiveness, delivery capability, and product coverage give them a clear substitution effect in African engineering procurement.
Trend Assessment: The fastener export market is shifting from “Europe and the United States as the dominant players” to “multi-regional, collaborative growth with Asia and emerging markets serving as the primary drivers of expansion,” necessitating that companies accelerate market diversification and adopt localized service models.
Changes in product structure
Export classification data indicate that, in 2025, the structure of China’s fastener products continued to evolve toward higher value-added, greater specialization, and greater application-specific orientation.
High-strength and specialized fasteners deliver outstanding performance. Exports of “other screws and bolts (tensile strength ≥ 800 MPa)” increased year on year. 11.0% This can be attributed to the rising demand for high-performance fasteners in global wind power, new-energy vehicles, rail transit, and high-end equipment manufacturing; exports of “other copper screws, bolts, and nuts” have also increased. 14.7% , the average export price rose year on year. 14.1% Behind this trend lies the pass-through of rising costs driven by higher prices for raw materials such as copper, coupled with proactive stockpiling and centralized procurement by overseas buyers in anticipation of price increases, which in turn provides positive support for export growth.
Bulk standard parts are exhibiting a trend of increasing volume and declining prices. Exports of “steel nails, flat-head nails, etc.” have increased year on year. 4.6% , but the average price has fallen 5.6% “Self-tapping screws,” “nuts,” and other traditional product categories generally show “volume growth with only modest price declines,” as standardized products continue to face intense homogeneous competition, putting sustained pressure on profit margins.
Aluminum Fastener Exports Decline Year-on-Year 9.3% This is primarily attributable to volatile international aluminum prices that have led to unstable quotations, delayed procurement by some downstream customers during price-sensitive periods, and adjustments to the product mix. In the automotive lightweighting and new-energy sectors, applications are shifting toward “high-strength steel–aluminum alloy composite solutions,” which is diversifying the demand structure for individual material categories.
Trend Assessment: The fastener industry is transitioning from “standard, commodity-grade components” to “high-strength, corrosion-resistant, lightweight, and customized solutions,” but the pace of this transformation is uneven. While the high-end segment exhibits strong growth momentum, traditional product categories continue to rely on economies of scale and remain vulnerable to fluctuations in raw-material prices and intensifying international competition.
Changes in the Provincial Export Landscape
Against the backdrop of steady overall growth in China’s fastener exports, the domestic regional landscape is exhibiting distinct structural evolution.
China’s Provincial Export Performance in 2025
Traditional powerhouse regions such as the Yangtze River Delta and the Pearl River Delta have entered a new phase driven by quality. As a national core industrial cluster, Zhejiang will achieve approximately by 2025. 4.6% Its steady growth has enabled it to maintain nearly a 40% share of China’s total exports. This advantage stems not only from its long-accumulated production capacity base, but also from its well-developed upstream and downstream industrial chain support capabilities, a strong R&D and innovation foundation, and a gradually optimized product mix. Jiangsu’s export growth rate is approximately 6.0% Moreover, the unit export price has risen in tandem, reflecting an increasing share of high-end manufacturing support. Although Guangdong and Shanghai have experienced relatively moderate growth in export value, their unit export prices have increased by approximately 5.3% and 1.1% This indicates that China’s fastener exports are increasingly concentrating on higher-tech, higher-value-added niche segments. By contrast, exports from Shandong, Fujian, and other regions have experienced a temporary decline, primarily due to fluctuations in external demand and adjustments to regional industrial structures, reflecting the adaptation process of traditional industries amid the ongoing restructuring of global supply chains.
Provinces in central and western China have emerged as key drivers of capacity absorption and scale expansion, thanks to their cost advantages, favorable geographic location, and supportive policies. Hebei’s export value increased year on year. 11.6% , with export volume increasing year on year 23.4% However, unit prices remain relatively low, underscoring the region’s continued identity as a manufacturing hub primarily focused on standard components and bulk commodities. Xinjiang emerged as one of the standout regions for the year, with exports posting a substantial year-on-year increase. 93.4% This growth is primarily driven by the city’s role as a key node on the western corridor of the Belt and Road Initiative, leveraging its trade and distribution functions; the corridor-based economic benefits generated by the China–Europe Railway Express have significantly strengthened its ability to extend its reach into the Central Asian and Russian markets. In Chongqing, Henan, Jiangxi, and other regions, export values increased year on year by 1, respectively. 8.7%, 18.6%, 26.6% This reflects the trend of the fastener industry shifting inland in a tiered manner and the gradual formation of regional emerging industrial clusters.
Border provinces, leveraging their unique geographical advantages, continue to reap the benefits of cross-border trade. Guangxi has benefited from China–Vietnam industrial-chain collaboration under the RCEP framework, resulting in steady export growth; Inner Mongolia’s exports increased year on year. 47.3% Land trade routes to Russia and Mongolia are becoming increasingly active.
Trend Assessment: Traditional coastal manufacturing hubs are consolidating their competitive advantages through transformation and upgrading, while central and western regions and border provinces are achieving leapfrog growth by leveraging national strategies and locational advantages. As a result, China’s fastener exports are transitioning from a “coastal single-pole leadership” model to a new stage of “multi-regional collaborative development.”
Price Fluctuations and Competitive Landscape
In 2025, China’s fastener exports exhibited an overall trend of a slight decline in average prices. The average export price for the year was approximately US$1,910 per ton , a year-on-year decrease of approximately 2.4% , the decline in the first half of the year was slightly larger, approaching 5% . High-value markets remain at relatively high levels, with the average unit price for the top 30 export destinations standing at approximately US$1,980 per ton , but it also declined year on year. 1.2% Price pressure has become a widespread phenomenon.
From a market performance perspective, significant divergence is observed across different regions. For instance, export unit prices for mid-to-high-end or project-based orders have risen in markets such as Russia and Germany, increasing by 6.2% and 4.9% , indicating that there is room for a price premium on solutions tailored to specific customer needs; meanwhile, unit prices in Southeast Asian markets such as Vietnam and Thailand have declined significantly, falling by 3.2% and 5.5% This is primarily driven by homogeneous competition among standardized products, supply-chain relocation, and the concentration of bargaining power in the hands of buyers.
The fundamental reason for the price decline lies in Changes in the Global Supply Landscape and Market Competition Structure On the one hand, global steel and alloy prices have remained persistently high, with volatile futures prices for raw materials such as 304 stainless steel and nickel, thereby increasing production costs for enterprises. On the other hand, the export capacity of emerging producing countries—such as those in Southeast Asia and India—has expanded, placing Chinese exporters under greater competitive pressure in certain standard-component markets. At the cost end, Chinese firms also face mounting expenses for energy, environmental protection, and compliance, further squeezing profit margins.
Trend Assessment: The price trends in 2025 highlight the painful transition phase as China’s fastener industry shifts from cost-based competitiveness to value-driven competition. While short-term pricing pressures will persist, they are also accelerating the industry’s upgrade and transformation.
Note: Reposted from the HuaNet Shanghai Exhibition official WeChat account: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/5fLfGL_HYXINwDjg_Ztekw
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