Semi-trailer tractors trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in semi-trailer tractors was worth $44.25 billion in 2024, about 5.61 million tonnes. That is an increase of 49% since 2017, and down 17% 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 | $44.25B | 5.61M t |
| 2023 | $53.57B | 6.98M t |
| 2022 | $40.84B | 5.31M t |
| 2021 | $34.74B | 5.56M t |
| 2020 | $24.75B | 4.40M t |
| 2019 | $33.64B | 4.84M t |
| 2018 | $35.70B | 4.95M t |
| 2017 | $29.71B | 4.18M t |
Top semi-trailer tractors exporting countries
Mexico is the largest exporter with 24% of world exports, followed by China and the Netherlands. The top three supply 50% between them, out of 138 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $10.80B | 24% |
| China | $5.83B | 13% |
| Netherlands | $5.58B | 13% |
| Germany | $3.63B | 8.2% |
| France | $2.99B | 6.8% |
| Belgium | $2.78B | 6.3% |
| United States | $2.73B | 6.2% |
| Sweden | $2.31B | 5.2% |
| Poland | $1.72B | 3.9% |
| Spain | $1.11B | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $938.3M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $728.3M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 22% of world imports, ahead of Canada and Russia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 35% across 212 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.71B | 22% |
| Canada | $3.11B | 7% |
| Russia | $2.66B | 6% |
| Germany | $2.28B | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.69B | 3.8% |
| Italy | $1.62B | 3.7% |
| Poland | $1.56B | 3.5% |
| Spain | $1.52B | 3.4% |
| France | $1.48B | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $1.44B | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $880.5M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $844.9M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $10.78 per kg and China $5.35 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 8701.20: Tractors: road, for semi-trailers. HS 8701 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most semi-trailer tractors?
Mexico exported $10.80 billion in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by China (13%) and the Netherlands (13%). In all, 138 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most semi-trailer tractors?
The United States imported $9.71 billion in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of Canada (7%) and Russia (6%). The top three importers together take 35%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in semi-trailer tractors?
It was worth $44.25 billion in 2024, about 5.61 million tonnes. That is an increase of 49% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $53.57 billion. 138 countries reported exports and 212 reported imports.
What is the average price of semi-trailer tractors per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Mexico averaged $10.78 per kg and China $5.35 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for semi-trailer tractors?
The HS code for semi-trailer tractors is subheading 8701.20, in chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8701 page.
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