V-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) was worth $943.5 million in 2024, about 46.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $943.5M | 46.1K t |
| 2023 | $932.7M | 47.2K t |
| 2022 | $902.0M | 41.9K t |
| 2021 | $902.5M | 44.8K t |
| 2020 | $737.9M | 39.2K t |
| 2019 | $794.7M | 41.7K t |
| 2018 | $858.4M | 43.2K t |
| 2017 | $837.6M | 45.5K t |
Top v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 15% of world exports, followed by China and Japan. The top three supply 37% between them, out of 158 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $142.6M | 15% |
| China | $133.9M | 14% |
| Japan | $68.3M | 7.2% |
| Poland | $58.1M | 6.2% |
| Romania | $55.5M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $49.3M | 5.2% |
| United States | $48.5M | 5.1% |
| Spain | $45.8M | 4.9% |
| Mexico | $43.4M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $39.8M | 4.2% |
| France | $38.4M | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $37.8M | 4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 9% of world imports, ahead of the United States and France. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 23% across 220 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $88.3M | 9.4% |
| United States | $87.8M | 9.3% |
| France | $44.7M | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $41.7M | 4.4% |
| Poland | $37.6M | 4% |
| Turkey | $37.3M | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31.3M | 3.3% |
| Brazil | $30.9M | 3.3% |
| China | $23.0M | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $22.4M | 2.4% |
| Canada | $22.1M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $20.3M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $20.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $37.17 per kg and China $8.22 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 4010.31: Rubber: vulcanised, endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross-section (V-belts), V-ribbed, of an outside circumference exceeding 60cm but not exceeding 180 cm. HS 4010 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm)?
Germany exported $142.6 million in 2024, 15% of the world total, followed by China (14%) and Japan (7%). In all, 158 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm)?
Germany imported $88.3 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of the United States (9%) and France (5%). The top three importers together take 23%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm)?
It was worth $943.5 million in 2024, about 46.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 158 countries reported exports and 220 reported imports.
What is the average price of v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $20.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $37.17 per kg and China $8.22 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 v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm)?
The HS code for v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) is subheading 4010.31, 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 4010 page.
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