Against the background of deepening global sustainable fashion concepts, the export market of 304 stainless steel bead chain double-loop buckles, which have both environmental protection and durability properties, has ushered in explosive growth.
Customs data shows that in the first half of 2025, the export value of domestic 304 stainless steel jewelry connectors reached 1.28 billion US dollars, among which double-loop buckle products accounted for more than 45%. Europe, America, Southeast Asia and the Middle East markets contributed 38%, 25% and 18% of the export share respectively.
The growth core of the overseas market comes from "environmental compliance + scene adaptation". The European and American markets have strict environmental standards for jewelry accessories. 304 stainless steel can be recycled and has no harmful substance release, so it easily passes EU REACH, US CPSC and other certifications, becoming the preferred connector for brand jewelry.
The Southeast Asian market favors multiple sizes and high cost performance, adapting to the local strong demand for handcraft DIY and fast fashion jewelry. The Middle East market has higher requirements for surface technology, and the sales volume of double-loop buckle products with wire drawing and mirror polishing has increased by 72% year-on-year due to their high texture.
To cope with the differences in overseas demand, enterprises have launched customized solutions: "nickel-free thickened models" for European and American markets, "multi-specification combination packs" for Southeast Asian markets, "gold-plated process models" for Middle Eastern markets, etc.
Cross-border e-commerce platform data shows that the overseas search volume of 304 stainless steel double-loop buckles has increased by 85% year-on-year, and keywords such as "eco-friendly jewelry connector" and "nickel-free bead clasp" are highly popular. It is expected that the annual export value will exceed 2.8 billion US dollars.