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Hex Keys
Total suppliers
10K+
Total Chinese suppliers export
$6.5B+
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- Transactions
2,213
2018-012022-022026-09Transaction trend for Hangzhou Light Industries Products
- 2018-01: 9
- 2018-02: 9
- 2018-03: 12
- 2018-04: 9
- 2018-05: 19
- 2018-06: 11
- 2018-07: 12
- 2018-08: 5
- 2018-09: 8
- 2018-10: 12
- 2018-11: 15
- 2018-12: 29
- 2019-01: 20
- 2019-02: 10
- 2019-03: 6
- 2019-04: 9
- 2019-05: 14
- 2019-06: 33
- 2019-07: 20
- 2019-08: 21
- 2019-09: 20
- 2019-10: 14
- 2019-11: 11
- 2019-12: 15
- 2020-01: 10
- 2020-02: 29
- 2020-03: 44
- 2020-04: 66
- 2020-05: 25
- 2020-06: 20
- 2020-07: 18
- 2020-08: 20
- 2020-09: 23
- 2020-10: 17
- 2020-11: 25
- 2020-12: 20
- 2021-01: 20
- 2021-02: 20
- 2021-03: 32
- 2021-04: 34
- 2021-05: 22
- 2021-06: 18
- 2021-07: 23
- 2021-08: 43
- 2021-09: 55
- 2021-10: 84
- 2021-11: 59
- 2021-12: 58
- 2022-01: 76
- 2022-02: 92
- 2022-03: 55
- 2022-04: 79
- 2022-05: 67
- 2022-06: 67
- 2022-07: 28
- 2022-08: 16
- 2022-09: 22
- 2022-10: 14
- 2022-11: 9
- 2022-12: 7
- 2023-01: 15
- 2023-02: 17
- 2023-03: 5
- 2023-04: 10
- 2023-05: 14
- 2023-06: 10
- 2023-08: 18
- 2023-09: 35
- 2023-10: 53
- 2023-11: 18
- 2023-12: 15
- 2024-01: 8
- 2024-02: 9
- 2024-03: 10
- 2024-04: 6
- 2024-05: 8
- 2024-06: 23
- 2024-07: 28
- 2024-08: 37
- 2024-09: 28
- 2024-10: 31
- 2024-11: 27
- 2024-12: 6
- 2025-01: 8
- 2025-02: 14
- 2025-03: 9
- 2025-04: 3
- 2025-05: 12
- 2025-06: 5
- 2025-07: 6
- 2025-08: 9
- 2025-09: 9
- 2025-10: 10
- 2025-11: 7
- 2025-12: 3
- 2026-01: 3
- 2026-05: 3
- 2026-07: 4
- 2026-08: 7
- 2026-09: 2
- Amount
16,972.67
2018-012022-022026-09Amount trend for Hangzhou Light Industries Products
- 2018-01: 826K
- 2018-02: 593.7K
- 2018-03: 524K
- 2018-04: 751.1K
- 2018-05: 916.2K
- 2018-06: 446.4K
- 2018-07: 594.8K
- 2018-08: 326.3K
- 2018-09: 664.6K
- 2018-10: 643.2K
- 2018-11: 1M
- 2018-12: 1.7M
- 2019-01: 905.2K
- 2019-02: 898.3K
- 2019-03: 229.8K
- 2019-04: 453.3K
- 2019-05: 1.1M
- 2019-06: 1.9M
- 2019-07: 1.1M
- 2019-08: 2.3M
- 2019-09: 2.6M
- 2019-10: 2.5M
- 2019-11: 632.1K
- 2019-12: 1.1M
- 2020-01: 553K
- 2020-02: 1.7M
- 2020-03: 2.7M
- 2020-04: 3.2M
- 2020-05: 1.5M
- 2020-06: 1.5M
- 2020-07: 934.7K
- 2020-08: 1.7M
- 2020-09: 1.9M
- 2020-10: 1.4M
- 2020-11: 2.3M
- 2020-12: 1.3M
- 2021-01: 1.4M
- 2021-02: 1.2M
- 2021-03: 3.8M
- 2021-04: 2.2M
- 2021-05: 1.8M
- 2021-06: 1.8M
- 2021-07: 1.8M
- 2021-08: 2.9M
- 2021-09: 3.8M
- 2021-10: 6.7M
- 2021-11: 4.4M
- 2021-12: 4M
- 2022-01: 6.1M
- 2022-02: 7.3M
- 2022-03: 4.4M
- 2022-04: 5.6M
- 2022-05: 5M
- 2022-06: 4M
- 2022-07: 1.9M
- 2022-08: 1.3M
- 2022-09: 1.7M
- 2022-10: 1.2M
- 2022-11: 583.1K
- 2022-12: 552.9K
- 2023-01: 1.1M
- 2023-02: 983.1K
- 2023-03: 534.6K
- 2023-04: 482.1K
- 2023-05: 495.1K
- 2023-06: 444.1K
- 2023-08: 1.3M
- 2023-09: 3.6M
- 2023-10: 6.2M
- 2023-11: 1.1M
- 2023-12: 541.4K
- 2024-01: 351K
- 2024-02: 348.4K
- 2024-03: 785.5K
- 2024-04: 392.8K
- 2024-05: 450.2K
- 2024-06: 1.3M
- 2024-07: 7.2M
- 2024-08: 3.3M
- 2024-09: 2.1M
- 2024-10: 2.6M
- 2024-11: 2M
- 2024-12: 274.8K
- 2025-01: 379K
- 2025-02: 1.4M
- 2025-03: 747.7K
- 2025-04: 232.3K
- 2025-05: 1.2M
- 2025-06: 312.7K
- 2025-07: 572.4K
- 2025-08: 1.2M
- 2025-09: 776.8K
- 2025-10: 1.9M
- 2025-11: 443.3K
- 2025-12: 135.1K
- 2026-01: 309.6K
- 2026-05: 186K
- 2026-07: 19.1K
- 2026-08: 223.6K
- 2026-09: 69.4K
- Main export countries
- United States (95.8%)
- Canada (1.4%)
- Mexico (1.5%)
- Not available (0.2%)
- Transactions
3,926
2018-012022-062026-08Transaction trend for Hangzhou Great Star Industrial Co., Ltd.
- 2018-01: 5
- 2018-02: 4
- 2018-04: 10
- 2018-05: 6
- 2018-07: 21
- 2018-08: 12
- 2018-09: 14
- 2018-10: 7
- 2018-11: 20
- 2018-12: 9
- 2019-01: 20
- 2019-02: 14
- 2019-03: 3
- 2019-05: 25
- 2019-06: 12
- 2019-07: 18
- 2019-08: 29
- 2019-09: 8
- 2019-10: 7
- 2019-11: 84
- 2019-12: 3
- 2020-01: 20
- 2020-02: 25
- 2020-04: 60
- 2020-05: 19
- 2020-06: 45
- 2020-07: 33
- 2020-08: 48
- 2020-09: 10
- 2020-10: 8
- 2020-11: 116
- 2020-12: 15
- 2021-01: 37
- 2021-02: 20
- 2021-03: 17
- 2021-04: 4
- 2021-05: 65
- 2021-06: 14
- 2021-07: 23
- 2021-08: 35
- 2021-09: 22
- 2021-10: 11
- 2021-11: 30
- 2021-12: 19
- 2022-01: 24
- 2022-02: 22
- 2022-03: 15
- 2022-04: 14
- 2022-05: 32
- 2022-06: 25
- 2022-07: 15
- 2022-08: 22
- 2022-09: 128
- 2022-10: 28
- 2022-11: 24
- 2022-12: 21
- 2023-01: 110
- 2023-02: 27
- 2023-03: 20
- 2023-04: 45
- 2023-05: 51
- 2023-06: 35
- 2023-07: 25
- 2023-08: 45
- 2023-09: 27
- 2023-10: 32
- 2023-11: 72
- 2023-12: 22
- 2024-01: 54
- 2024-02: 34
- 2024-03: 30
- 2024-04: 37
- 2024-05: 34
- 2024-06: 128
- 2024-07: 59
- 2024-08: 70
- 2024-09: 182
- 2024-10: 58
- 2024-11: 67
- 2024-12: 34
- 2025-01: 34
- 2025-02: 122
- 2025-03: 30
- 2025-04: 12
- 2025-05: 60
- 2025-06: 29
- 2025-07: 41
- 2025-08: 74
- 2025-09: 109
- 2025-10: 53
- 2025-11: 108
- 2025-12: 81
- 2026-01: 92
- 2026-02: 70
- 2026-03: 82
- 2026-04: 33
- 2026-05: 49
- 2026-06: 80
- 2026-07: 39
- 2026-08: 16
- Amount
6,705.41
2018-012022-062026-08Amount trend for Hangzhou Great Star Industrial Co., Ltd.
- 2018-01: 13.9K
- 2018-02: 7,383.74
- 2018-04: 41.2K
- 2018-05: 40.3K
- 2018-07: 80.9K
- 2018-08: 21.8K
- 2018-09: 121.2K
- 2018-10: 74.3K
- 2018-11: 32.4K
- 2018-12: 31.5K
- 2019-01: 73.1K
- 2019-02: 144K
- 2019-03: 8,491.07
- 2019-05: 19.1K
- 2019-06: 28.6K
- 2019-07: 67.9K
- 2019-08: 64.7K
- 2019-09: 30.1K
- 2019-10: 50.1K
- 2019-11: 73.8K
- 2019-12: 33.3K
- 2020-01: 67.9K
- 2020-02: 102.6K
- 2020-04: 42K
- 2020-05: 309.4K
- 2020-06: 524.9K
- 2020-07: 674.1K
- 2020-08: 1.4M
- 2020-09: 147.6K
- 2020-10: 223.4K
- 2020-11: 216.1K
- 2020-12: 182.2K
- 2021-01: 317.3K
- 2021-02: 423.5K
- 2021-03: 364K
- 2021-04: 222.7K
- 2021-05: 377.1K
- 2021-06: 756K
- 2021-07: 537.1K
- 2021-08: 618.8K
- 2021-09: 653.9K
- 2021-10: 599.3K
- 2021-11: 2M
- 2021-12: 907.4K
- 2022-01: 1M
- 2022-02: 717.8K
- 2022-03: 449.4K
- 2022-04: 431.1K
- 2022-05: 2.3M
- 2022-06: 753.8K
- 2022-07: 319.8K
- 2022-08: 248.1K
- 2022-09: 319.9K
- 2022-10: 1.3M
- 2022-11: 452.1K
- 2022-12: 666.8K
- 2023-01: 718.8K
- 2023-02: 1.3M
- 2023-03: 976K
- 2023-04: 738.9K
- 2023-05: 794.7K
- 2023-06: 632.7K
- 2023-07: 665.7K
- 2023-08: 314.2K
- 2023-09: 552.4K
- 2023-10: 1.1M
- 2023-11: 939.9K
- 2023-12: 372.2K
- 2024-01: 280.8K
- 2024-02: 312.2K
- 2024-03: 287.7K
- 2024-04: 377.8K
- 2024-05: 1.1M
- 2024-06: 2M
- 2024-07: 1.7M
- 2024-08: 1.1M
- 2024-09: 2.2M
- 2024-10: 2.1M
- 2024-11: 2M
- 2024-12: 879.8K
- 2025-01: 452.8K
- 2025-02: 413.1K
- 2025-03: 1.1M
- 2025-04: 908.7K
- 2025-05: 364.8K
- 2025-06: 354.1K
- 2025-07: 1.7M
- 2025-08: 1.2M
- 2025-09: 1.5M
- 2025-10: 1.7M
- 2025-11: 982.6K
- 2025-12: 1.5M
- 2026-01: 1.3M
- 2026-02: 2M
- 2026-03: 1.4M
- 2026-04: 1.6M
- 2026-05: 1.1M
- 2026-06: 1.4M
- 2026-07: 378.9K
- 2026-08: 365.5K
- Main export countries
- United States (82.8%)
- Mexico (8.5%)
- Vietnam (1.5%)
- Russia (0.8%)
- Transactions
3
2025-032026-06Transaction trend for T&1 Pvt Ltd.
- 2025-03: 1
- 2026-06: 2
- Amount
6,664.56
2025-032026-06Amount trend for T&1 Pvt Ltd.
- 2025-03: 6,418.73
- 2026-06: 66.6M
- Main export countries
- Republic of South Sudan (100%)
Intelligence
China export momentum, destination markets, and regional demand.
China export trend
China export trend
- Date 2018-07: Value 286M USD
- Date 2018-08: Value 271M USD
- Date 2018-09: Value 308M USD
- Date 2018-10: Value 241M USD
- Date 2018-11: Value 297M USD
- Date 2018-12: Value 293M USD
- Date 2019-01: Value 302M USD
- Date 2019-02: Value 166M USD
- Date 2019-03: Value 216M USD
- Date 2019-04: Value 263M USD
- Date 2019-05: Value 316M USD
- Date 2019-06: Value 284M USD
- Date 2019-07: Value 326M USD
- Date 2019-08: Value 303M USD
- Date 2019-09: Value 272M USD
- Date 2019-10: Value 264M USD
- Date 2019-11: Value 260M USD
- Date 2019-12: Value 324M USD
- Date 2020-01: Value 0 USD
- Date 2020-02: Value 373M USD
- Date 2020-03: Value 210M USD
- Date 2020-04: Value 247M USD
- Date 2020-05: Value 274M USD
- Date 2020-06: Value 0 USD
- Date 2020-07: Value 0 USD
- Date 2020-08: Value 0 USD
- Date 2020-09: Value 328M USD
- Date 2020-10: Value 316M USD
- Date 2020-11: Value 361M USD
- Date 2020-12: Value 382M USD
- Date 2021-01: Value 125M USD
- Date 2021-02: Value 100M USD
- Date 2021-03: Value 104M USD
- Date 2021-04: Value 125M USD
- Date 2021-05: Value 133M USD
- Date 2021-06: Value 145M USD
- Date 2021-07: Value 145M USD
- Date 2021-08: Value 144M USD
- Date 2021-09: Value 149M USD
- Date 2021-10: Value 158M USD
- Date 2021-11: Value 160M USD
- Date 2021-12: Value 165M USD
- Date 2022-01: Value 175M USD
- Date 2022-02: Value 100M USD
- Date 2022-03: Value 132M USD
- Date 2022-04: Value 122M USD
- Date 2022-05: Value 155M USD
- Date 2022-06: Value 161M USD
- Date 2022-07: Value 174M USD
- Date 2022-08: Value 158M USD
- Date 2022-09: Value 139M USD
- Date 2022-10: Value 127M USD
- Date 2022-11: Value 141M USD
- Date 2022-12: Value 139M USD
- Date 2023-01: Value 143M USD
- Date 2023-02: Value 71M USD
- Date 2023-03: Value 160M USD
- Date 2023-04: Value 155M USD
- Date 2023-05: Value 141M USD
- Date 2023-06: Value 152M USD
- Date 2023-07: Value 141M USD
- Date 2023-08: Value 144M USD
- Date 2023-09: Value 143M USD
- Date 2023-10: Value 131M USD
- Date 2023-11: Value 149M USD
- Date 2023-12: Value 176M USD
- Date 2024-01: Value 214M USD
- Date 2024-02: Value 144M USD
- Date 2024-03: Value 188M USD
- Date 2024-04: Value 204M USD
- Date 2024-05: Value 156M USD
- Date 2024-06: Value 226M USD
- Date 2024-07: Value 200M USD
- Date 2024-08: Value 203M USD
- Date 2024-09: Value 188M USD
- Date 2024-10: Value 205M USD
- Date 2024-11: Value 218M USD
- Date 2024-12: Value 255M USD
- Date 2025-01: Value 246M USD
- Date 2025-02: Value 104M USD
- Date 2025-03: Value 212M USD
- Date 2025-04: Value 206M USD
- Date 2025-05: Value 214M USD
- Date 2025-06: Value 240M USD
- Date 2025-07: Value 200M USD
- Date 2025-08: Value 197M USD
- Date 2025-09: Value 185M USD
- Date 2025-10: Value 121M USD
- Date 2025-11: Value 199M USD
- Date 2025-12: Value 226M USD
- Date 2026-01: Value 243M USD
- Date 2026-02: Value 201M USD
- Date 2026-03: Value 151M USD
- Date 2026-04: Value 205M USD
- Date 2026-05: Value 231M USD
- Date 2026-06: Value 276M USD
- Date 2026-07: Value 232M USD
Top destinations
- United States5.2B
- Germany907M
- United Kingdom704M
- Russia541M
- Poland532M
- Australia511M
- Vietnam494M
- Canada482M
- Malaysia478M
- Netherlands476M
Top destinations
- United States: 5,195,000,000 USD
- Germany: 907,000,000 USD
- United Kingdom: 704,000,000 USD
- Russia: 541,000,000 USD
- Poland: 532,000,000 USD
- Australia: 511,000,000 USD
- Vietnam: 494,000,000 USD
- Canada: 482,000,000 USD
- Malaysia: 478,000,000 USD
- Netherlands: 476,000,000 USD
Key findings
Largest import market
5.2B USD
United States · last 8 years
Fastest demand growth
2,658.71
Kiribati · last 8 years
Highest unit price
$195.47 /kg
Unknown country/region · +5,705.22% vs avg
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Insights
Product insights to guide your sourcing.
Product Trends
Color-coded ball-end hex key sets are seeing strong demand, driven by quick size identification. Long-arm L-shaped designs and ergonomic T-handle keys are highly sought after to maximize torque in tight assembly spaces.
Industrial Cluster Analysis
Ningbo and Yongkang in Zhejiang represent the core hand tool clusters, offering full OEM/ODM integration and strong export logistics. Linyi in Shandong serves as the primary base for high-volume, budget-friendly bulk options.
Quality Expectations
Industrial buyers expect Chrome Vanadium (Cr-V) or S2 tool steel, heat-treated to reach 50-54 HRC or 58-62 HRC respectively to prevent tip rounding. Strict dimensional tolerance (ISO 2936) is critical to avoid slipping.
What You Need to Know
Request physical pre-production samples to verify dimensional accuracy with a micrometer. Ask for heat treatment and salt spray test reports to confirm material hardness (HRC) and corrosion resistance.
Standard MOQ for custom sets is 1,000 to 3,000 sets, while unbranded stock items can start at 500 sets. Production lead time typically ranges from 25 to 40 days, excluding ocean shipping transit.
Budget for custom logo engraving molds, double-blister packaging plates, and third-party laboratory quality testing. Buyers should clarify local customs duties and ocean freight logistics charges beforehand.
