Used tires trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in used tires was worth $471.5 million in 2024, about 597.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017, and down 13% 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 | $471.5M | 597.5K t |
| 2023 | $539.5M | 664.8K t |
| 2022 | $509.1M | 628.1K t |
| 2021 | $488.7M | 613.7K t |
| 2020 | $459.6M | 563.9K t |
| 2019 | $521.6M | 655.2K t |
| 2018 | $540.5M | 647.4K t |
| 2017 | $440.7M | 604.9K t |
Top used tires exporting countries
Exports are led by Japan (24%), Germany (10%) and France (9%). 155 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 42%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $113.3M | 24% |
| Germany | $46.1M | 9.8% |
| France | $40.8M | 8.7% |
| Netherlands | $40.1M | 8.5% |
| United States | $29.5M | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $28.3M | 6% |
| China | $21.7M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $14.8M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $13.6M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $12.8M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $12.7M | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $12.0M | 2.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of Germany and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 26% across 215 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $43.7M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $40.9M | 8.7% |
| France | $35.6M | 7.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25.5M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $23.3M | 5% |
| Netherlands | $18.9M | 4% |
| Georgia | $16.7M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $16.6M | 3.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $13.1M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $11.3M | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $11.2M | 2.4% |
| Ghana | $10.2M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $1.31 per kg and South Korea $0.69 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 Used tires (HS 4012.20) 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 4012.20: Rubber: used pneumatic tyres. HS 4012 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most used tires?
Japan exported $113.3 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by Germany (10%) and France (9%). In all, 155 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most used tires?
The United States imported $43.7 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and France (8%). The top three importers together take 26%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in used tires?
It was worth $471.5 million in 2024, about 597.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 7% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $540.5 million. 155 countries reported exports and 215 reported imports.
What is the average price of used tires per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, China averaged $1.31 per kg and South Korea $0.69 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 used tires?
The HS code for used tires is subheading 4012.20, 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 4012 page.
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