Bicycle inner tubes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in bicycle inner tubes was worth $284.1 million in 2024, about 54.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 16% since 2017, and up 8% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $284.1M | 54.9K t |
| 2023 | $262.3M | 48.3K t |
| 2022 | $471.8M | 77.9K t |
| 2021 | $499.0M | 89.2K t |
| 2020 | $354.7M | 72.1K t |
| 2019 | $325.5M | 62.6K t |
| 2018 | $354.3M | 69.6K t |
| 2017 | $338.5M | 67.7K t |
Top bicycle inner tubes exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 56% of world exports, followed by Vietnam and India. The top three supply 71% between them, out of 103 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $158.1M | 56% |
| Vietnam | $23.4M | 8.2% |
| India | $21.2M | 7.5% |
| Thailand | $19.5M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $13.9M | 4.9% |
| Indonesia | $7.2M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $6.3M | 2.2% |
| France | $4.4M | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $4.1M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $3.8M | 1.3% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 1% |
| Spain | $2.8M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 7% of world imports, ahead of Brazil and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 19% across 198 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $18.8M | 6.6% |
| Brazil | $18.5M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $16.3M | 5.8% |
| France | $15.3M | 5.4% |
| Mexico | $11.0M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $10.4M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $10.0M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $9.7M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $8.6M | 3% |
| Spain | $8.6M | 3% |
| Ghana | $6.0M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5.4M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.18 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $10.71 per kg and India $4.34 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4013.20: Rubber: inner tubes, of a kind used on bicycles. HS 4013 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most bicycle inner tubes?
China exported $158.1 million in 2024, 56% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (8%) and India (7%). In all, 103 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most bicycle inner tubes?
The United States imported $18.8 million in 2024, 7% of world imports, ahead of Brazil (7%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 19%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in bicycle inner tubes?
It was worth $284.1 million in 2024, about 54.9 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 16% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $499.0 million. 103 countries reported exports and 198 reported imports.
What is the average price of bicycle inner tubes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.18 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $10.71 per kg and India $4.34 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for bicycle inner tubes?
The HS code for bicycle inner tubes is subheading 4013.20, in chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 4013 page.
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