Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Cotters and cotter-pins, iron or steel. In 2022, Cotters and cotter-pins, iron or steel were the world's 2166th most traded product, with a total trade of $1.03B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Cotters and cotter-pins, iron or steel grew by 12.3%, from $914M to $1.03B. Trade in Cotters and cotter-pins, iron or steel represent 0.0043% of total world trade.
Cotters and cotter-pins, iron or steel are a part of Iron Fasteners.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Cotters and cotter-pins, iron or steel were China ($318M), United States ($208M), Japan ($52.4M), Germany ($51.5M), and Chinese Taipei ($49.6M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Cotters and cotter-pins, iron or steel were United States ($132M), Mexico ($131M), Germany ($60M), China ($58.8M), and Thailand ($54.4M).
Ranking Cotters and cotter-pins, iron or steel ranks 1063rd in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Cotters are used to attach the wheel to the axle of a wheel so the wheel will spin with the axle. Cotter pins have a head on one end for a hammer, and a rounded shape on the other end. Cotter pins are used to keep the cotter tight on the axle so the wheel will spin properly.