Vehicle radiators trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in vehicle radiators was worth $8.47 billion in 2024, about 631.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017, and up 2% 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 | $8.47B | 631.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.34B | 628.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.66B | 584.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.90B | 523.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.72B | 447.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.62B | 517.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.99B | 537.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.59B | 513.1K t |
Top vehicle radiators exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by Germany and Poland. The top three supply 38% between them, out of 181 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.73B | 20% |
| Germany | $819.7M | 9.7% |
| Poland | $706.5M | 8.3% |
| Czech Republic | $588.7M | 7% |
| Mexico | $566.5M | 6.7% |
| United States | $510.4M | 6% |
| Spain | $486.7M | 5.8% |
| Slovakia | $317.4M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $231.8M | 2.7% |
| Canada | $210.0M | 2.5% |
| France | $206.9M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $162.2M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Mexico. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 35% across 220 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.29B | 15% |
| Germany | $1.19B | 14% |
| Mexico | $482.6M | 5.7% |
| Czech Republic | $375.2M | 4.4% |
| Poland | $342.8M | 4.1% |
| France | $322.0M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $287.2M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $251.5M | 3% |
| Canada | $244.9M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $229.1M | 2.7% |
| China | $192.8M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $183.4M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $13.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $21.80 per kg and China $9.63 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 Vehicle radiators (HS 8708.91) 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 8708.91: Vehicle parts: radiators and parts thereof. HS 8708 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most vehicle radiators?
China exported $1.73 billion in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by Germany (10%) and Poland (8%). In all, 181 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most vehicle radiators?
The United States imported $1.29 billion in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of Germany (14%) and Mexico (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 vehicle radiators?
It was worth $8.47 billion in 2024, about 631.1 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 181 countries reported exports and 220 reported imports.
What is the average price of vehicle radiators per kg?
The world average declared value was about $13.42 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $21.80 per kg and China $9.63 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for vehicle radiators?
The HS code for vehicle radiators is subheading 8708.91, 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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