Despite persistently falling export prices, China’s fastener export volume grew in 2025.

China's fastener exports rose 7.5% to 5.1 million tons in the first 11 months of 2025, Fastener World reports. Full-year exports are projected to grow substantially for the second consecutive year, though the average price stood at just US$1.92 per kg, down 2.7% from 2024.

January exports soared to 587,339 tons, setting a historical single-month record. Volumes contracted sharply to 249,243 tons in February and fell further to 411,424 tons in October —the second-lowest monthly figure of the year. November 2025 saw a rebound to 493,438 tons, up 19.9% month-over-month and 4.31% year-over-year, approaching the 500,000-ton mark and signaling demand recovery.

On pricing, January dipped to US$1.86 per kg, while March briefly rose to US$2 per kg, ending nine straight months below the US$2 threshold. October and November slid again to US$1.9 and US$1.87 per kg, respectively, both annual lows. By contrast, December 2022 peaked at a record US$3.28 per kg, with March 2023 at the second-high US$3.21 per kg.

In 2024, full-year exports totaled 5.29 million tons, up 16.66%, but prices crashed 14.3% to US$1.97 per kg. Analysts note that low pricing remains a key competitive edge, driving volume growth amid price-volume divergence.

Historical lows, like February 2023's 190,000 tons, underscore volatility, yet the overall upward trend bolsters China's global market share.