Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Cotters and cotter-pins, iron or steel. In 2023, Cotters and cotter-pins, iron or steel were the world's 2041st most traded product, with a total trade of $1.07B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Cotters and cotter-pins, iron or steel decreased by -8.26%, from $1.16B to $1.07B. Trade in Cotters and cotter-pins, iron or steel represent 0.0047% of total world trade.
Cotters and cotter-pins, iron or steel are a part of Iron Fasteners.
Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Cotters and cotter-pins, iron or steel were China ($251M), United States ($228M), Japan ($110M), Germany ($97.3M), and France ($41.6M).
Imports In 2023 the top importers of Cotters and cotter-pins, iron or steel were Mexico ($169M), China ($91M), United States ($77.9M), Thailand ($54.2M), and South Korea ($51.4M).
Ranking Cotters and cotter-pins, iron or steel ranks 215th 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.