Metals & fabrication manufacturers and suppliers

Verified US ocean import records

3,328 metals and fabrication manufacturers and suppliers on US ocean import records, across 88 countries, with 10,185 shipments between them. Find a metals and fabrication supplier by what it actually shipped.

Latest shipment: Aug 19, 2026Updated Aug 30, 2026Source: US ocean import recordsMethodologylatest shipment shown

This page shows where the 3,328 metals and fabrication manufacturers and suppliers on the records are, what sub-industries they split into, and which shipped most in the analysed window — evidence of activity, not a ranking of quality. Use it to shortlist, then verify with the supplier.

Key facts

As of the Aug 30, 2026 data update. Definitions on the methodology page.

3,328Suppliers in this industryShippers classified as metals and fabrication from their customs descriptions.
10,185US ocean import shipmentsBills of lading from those suppliers in the analysed window.
88CountriesSupplier countries as filed.
2,679Sub-industriesFree-text classes from the descriptions; the chart shows the head of the list.

What the data shows

  • 3,328 metals and fabrication manufacturers and exporters appear on the records, with 10,185 US ocean import shipments between them.
  • China and Taiwan account for the two largest groups: 1,035 (31%) and 249 (7%) of 3,328 suppliers across 88 countries.
  • The largest sub-industry by supplier count is screws and fasteners (53 suppliers, 2%); 2,679 sub-industries are classified in total.
  • The most active supplier in the analysed window, Fastgrow International Co Inc, shipped 153 times to 13 US buyers.
  • The latest shipment in this industry’s dataset arrived on Aug 19, 2026.

Suppliers by country

What the data shows: China and Taiwan account for the two largest groups: 1,035 (31%) and 249 (7%) of 3,328 suppliers across 88 countries. Recency and buyer overlap should be weighed alongside the count.

  • China1,035
  • Taiwan249
  • India236
  • Germany206
  • Belgium158
  • Vietnam123
  • Mexico117
  • South Korea117
  • Italy96
  • United Kingdom70
  • Thailand67
  • Turkey67

Supplier counts, not shipments; top 12 of 88 countries.

Suppliers by product and sub-industry

What the data shows: screws and fasteners and steel screws and fasteners account for the two largest groups: 53 (2%) and 34 (1%) of 3,328 suppliers across 2,679 sub-industries.

  • screws and fasteners53
  • steel screws and fasteners34
  • screws, bolts, fasteners21
  • steel nuts and fasteners15
  • extruded aluminium profiles14
  • galvanized steel wire13
  • aluminum scrap12
  • steel wire rope and cable12
  • extruded aluminum profiles11
  • steel nails and fasteners11
  • aluminum scrap trading10
  • aluminium scrap trading9

As classified from each supplier's customs descriptions; top 12 of 2,679.

Most active metals and fabrication suppliers by US ocean shipments

The overseas factories and exporters with the most shipments in the analysed window. Activity, not a ranking of quality.

US distributors and importers in this industry

US-based distributors, component suppliers and manufacturers’ sales arms that import metals and fabrication — a domestic counterparty, with no import of your own. Full directory: US Distributors & Suppliers.

Top 20 US-based companies by shipments
CompanyShipmentsSuppliers
Stelfast IncDistributor · fasteners, screws, nuts, bolts29045
Sigma CorpDistributor · ductile iron pipe fittings and valves19526
The Hillman Group IncDistributor · fasteners, screws, hardware, work gloves17664
Ega America IncDistributor · primary aluminium billet and alloy1393
Victaulic CompanyComponent & materials supplier · grooved pipe couplings and valves12231
Lindstrom Metric LlcDistributor · metric fasteners, screws, nuts, washers7844
Star Stainless Screw CoDistributor · stainless fasteners, bolts, nuts, washers7519
Wurth Industrial UsaDistributor · screws, bolts, nuts and fasteners5936
Wurth Industrial Us IncDistributor · fasteners, screws, nuts, MRO supplies5830
TempoDistributor · aluminium wire rod trading501
Utp Pipe Usa CorpDistributor · ERW and galvanized steel pipe484
Hillman Group Inc TheDistributor · fasteners and hardware4518
Southco IncComponent & materials supplier · latches, hinges, access hardware4510
Geekay Wires Limited UsaComponent & materials supplier · steel nails and fasteners432
The Hillman GroupDistributor · fasteners and hardware4212
Nexa Resources Us IncComponent & materials supplier · refined zinc slabs and jumbos402
Aperam Stainless ServicesComponent & materials supplier · stainless steel coil and sheet processing393
Tempo Global Resources LlcDistributor · aluminium wire rod and metals trading395
Eagle Quest International LtdDistributor · castings, counterweights, machined and geared components3518
Kodiak Resources IncDistributor · aluminum UBC scrap trading3010

How to evaluate a metals and fabrication supplier

What to compare in the evidence before you shortlist.

  • Product descriptions and HS codes against what you need to buy — they describe what moved, not the company’s full range.
  • Recency: the latest shipment date, and whether shipments recur or were a one-off.
  • Buyer relationships: how many US buyers, and whether any repeat.
  • Origin and loading ports, for lead time and routing.
  • Shipment consistency across the analysed window.
What customs data cannot confirmCustoms activity does not verify product quality, certifications, production capacity, minimum order quantities, pricing, lead times, or willingness to take on a new buyer.

Methodology and limitations

Counts are suppliers named as shipper on US ocean import records, after forwarders and consolidators are removed; shipments are bills of lading in the analysed window; the industry is classified from each supplier’s own descriptions. Air, road and rail freight are not included. Full definitions, update cadence and limitations: methodology.

Frequently asked questions

How many metals and fabrication manufacturers are in Mati’s dataset?

3,328 metals and fabrication manufacturers and exporters, across 88 countries, with 10,185 US ocean import shipments between them, as of the Aug 30, 2026 data update.

Which countries have the most visible metals and fabrication suppliers?

By supplier count: China (1,035), Taiwan (249), India (236). The full split is in the ‘Suppliers by country’ table above.

What products do these suppliers ship?

The largest sub-industries by supplier count are screws and fasteners, steel screws and fasteners, screws, bolts, fasteners. Each profile lists the verbatim product descriptions from its filings.

How does Mati verify that a supplier is active?

A supplier is listed because its name appears as the shipper on at least one US ocean import record. ‘Active’ means the latest shipment date shown on its profile; the analysed window and the data update date are stated on every page. Activity is evidence that goods moved — it is not a certification, a quality check, or a statement of capacity.

Does shipment activity prove product quality?

No. Shipment counts, buyers and recency show trade activity only. They do not verify product quality, certifications, production capacity, minimum order quantities, pricing, lead times, or whether a company will take on a new buyer. Use the evidence to shortlist, then verify directly.

Can I find US distributors instead of importing?

Yes — 20 US-based distributors, component suppliers and sales arms import in this industry; the most active are listed on this page, and the full directory is at /us-distributors-suppliers.