Vehicle axles and differentials trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in vehicle axles and differentials was worth $30.91 billion in 2024, about 4.08 million tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $30.91B | 4.08M t |
| 2023 | $32.19B | 4.20M t |
| 2022 | $28.90B | 3.96M t |
| 2021 | $27.43B | 3.68M t |
| 2020 | $21.09B | 2.91M t |
| 2019 | $24.84B | 3.57M t |
| 2018 | $25.72B | 3.66M t |
| 2017 | $23.87B | 3.57M t |
Top vehicle axles and differentials exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 19% of world exports, followed by Mexico and the United States. The top three supply 38% between them, out of 182 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.73B | 19% |
| Mexico | $2.97B | 9.6% |
| United States | $2.95B | 9.5% |
| China | $2.93B | 9.5% |
| Japan | $2.36B | 7.6% |
| South Korea | $1.94B | 6.3% |
| Italy | $1.79B | 5.8% |
| India | $1.05B | 3.4% |
| France | $1.04B | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $1.00B | 3.3% |
| Poland | $897.3M | 2.9% |
| Austria | $787.3M | 2.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (22%), Germany (10%) and Mexico (9%). 217 countries imported it, and the top three take 41% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.66B | 22% |
| Germany | $2.97B | 9.6% |
| Mexico | $2.91B | 9.4% |
| Poland | $1.20B | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.15B | 3.7% |
| Canada | $1.05B | 3.4% |
| France | $1.02B | 3.3% |
| China | $1.02B | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $1.01B | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $801.3M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $794.9M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $789.7M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $9.70 per kg and China $4.91 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 8708.50: Vehicle parts: drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles: parts thereof. HS 8708 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most vehicle axles and differentials?
Germany exported $5.73 billion in 2024, 19% of the world total, followed by Mexico (10%) and the United States (10%). In all, 182 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most vehicle axles and differentials?
The United States imported $6.66 billion in 2024, 22% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and Mexico (9%). The top three importers together take 41%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in vehicle axles and differentials?
It was worth $30.91 billion in 2024, about 4.08 million tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $32.19 billion. 182 countries reported exports and 217 reported imports.
What is the average price of vehicle axles and differentials per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.57 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $9.70 per kg and China $4.91 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 vehicle axles and differentials?
The HS code for vehicle axles and differentials is subheading 8708.50, 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 8708 page.
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