Bicycle inner tubes imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported bicycle inner tubes worth $18.8 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 198 countries. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $44.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $16.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $41.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $44.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $35.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $23.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $29.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $30.4M | 5.3K t |
Where the United States imports bicycle inner tubes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.9M | 63% |
| Taiwan | $2.7M | 14% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 8.2% |
| India | $940K | 5% |
| Thailand | $465K | 2.5% |
| Mexico | $276K | 1.5% |
| Austria | $276K | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $252K | 1.3% |
| Vietnam | $172K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $112K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.79 per kg, 31% above the world average of $5.18. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bicycle inner tubes exports from the United States
Exports of bicycle inner tubes by the United States reached $970 thousand in 2024 (106 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Canada (35%), Vietnam (7%), Malaysia (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $337K | 35% |
| Vietnam | $68K | 7% |
| Malaysia | $58K | 6% |
| Mexico | $52K | 5.4% |
| Cambodia | $33K | 3.4% |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | $31K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $31K | 3.2% |
| Bahamas | $29K | 3% |
| Haiti | $29K | 2.9% |
| France | $27K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States bicycle inner tubes imports (HS 4013.20): 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 4013.20: Rubber: inner tubes, of a kind used on bicycles.
Common questions
What is the value of bicycle inner tubes imported by the United States?
The United States imported bicycle inner tubes worth $18.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 198 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply bicycle inner tubes to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by Taiwan (14%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of bicycle inner tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.79 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $5.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bicycle inner tubes to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.4 million in 2017 to $18.8 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2021 at $44.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export bicycle inner tubes?
Yes. The United States exported $970 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Vietnam and Malaysia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $17.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for bicycle inner tubes?
The HS code for bicycle inner tubes is subheading 4013.20. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4013 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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