Construction tires trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in construction tires was worth $8.53 billion in 2024, about 1.75 million tonnes. That is an increase of 55% since 2017, and down 6% 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 | $8.53B | 1.75M t |
| 2023 | $9.09B | 1.78M t |
| 2022 | $8.62B | 1.84M t |
| 2021 | $7.15B | 1.60M t |
| 2020 | $5.96B | 1.33M t |
| 2019 | $6.92B | 1.56M t |
| 2018 | $6.60B | 1.43M t |
| 2017 | $5.49B | 1.27M t |
Top construction tires exporting countries
Exports are led by Japan (25%), China (23%) and the United States (16%). 126 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 64%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.14B | 25% |
| China | $1.99B | 23% |
| United States | $1.34B | 16% |
| India | $595.0M | 7% |
| Spain | $499.8M | 5.9% |
| France | $268.8M | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $199.7M | 2.3% |
| Vietnam | $150.8M | 1.8% |
| Luxembourg | $130.6M | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $126.6M | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $108.2M | 1.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $101.3M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Australia is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of the United States and Indonesia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 217 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1.05B | 12% |
| United States | $786.4M | 9.2% |
| Indonesia | $589.8M | 6.9% |
| Russia | $580.3M | 6.8% |
| Canada | $495.2M | 5.8% |
| Chile | $394.5M | 4.6% |
| Peru | $309.9M | 3.6% |
| Brazil | $230.5M | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $218.6M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $196.5M | 2.3% |
| Mexico | $187.4M | 2.2% |
| China | $184.2M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $8.20 per kg and China $3.39 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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The shipment records behind Construction tires (HS 4011.80) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 4011.80: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines. HS 4011 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most construction tires?
Japan exported $2.14 billion in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by China (23%) and the United States (16%). In all, 126 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most construction tires?
Australia imported $1.05 billion in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of the United States (9%) and Indonesia (7%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in construction tires?
It was worth $8.53 billion in 2024, about 1.75 million tonnes. That is an increase of 55% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $9.09 billion. 126 countries reported exports and 217 reported imports.
What is the average price of construction tires per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $8.20 per kg and China $3.39 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for construction tires?
The HS code for construction tires is subheading 4011.80, 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 4011 page.
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