Car tires imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $10.57 billion of car tires in 2024 (1.86 million tonnes). It ranks 1st of 223 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $10.57B | 1.86M t |
| 2023 | $10.68B | 1.81M t |
| 2022 | $10.09B | 2.01M t |
| 2021 | $8.65B | 1.82M t |
| 2020 | $7.48B | 1.69M t |
| 2019 | $8.41B | 1.92M t |
| 2018 | $8.14B | 1.72M t |
| 2017 | $7.73B | 1.71M t |
Where the United States imports car tires from
Most of the value came from Mexico (19%), Thailand (18%), Canada (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Cambodia grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.96B | 19% |
| Thailand | $1.85B | 18% |
| Canada | $818.7M | 7.7% |
| Indonesia | $753.4M | 7.1% |
| Japan | $737.6M | 7% |
| South Korea | $613.0M | 5.8% |
| Vietnam | $580.2M | 5.5% |
| Cambodia | $373.5M | 3.5% |
| Chile | $348.1M | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $323.0M | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.70 per kg, close to the world average of $5.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Car tires exports from the United States
Exports of car tires by the United States reached $1.38 billion in 2024 (209.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. The largest buyer markets were Canada (38%), Mexico (35%), Germany (5%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $526.3M | 38% |
| Mexico | $483.8M | 35% |
| Germany | $71.5M | 5.2% |
| South Korea | $33.3M | 2.4% |
| China | $29.0M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $24.4M | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $17.0M | 1.2% |
| France | $15.5M | 1.1% |
| Australia | $12.4M | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $9.0M | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States car tires imports (HS 4011.10): 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 4011.10: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars).
Common questions
What is the value of car tires imported by the United States?
The United States imported car tires worth $10.57 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.86 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 223 countries worldwide, with 20% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply car tires to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($1.96 billion), followed by Thailand (18%) and Canada (8%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of car tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.70 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $5.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of car tires to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.73 billion in 2017 to $10.57 billion in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2023 at $10.68 billion. Over 8 years the average was $8.97 billion a year.
Does the United States also export car tires?
Yes. The United States exported $1.38 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Germany. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $9.20 billion a year.
What is the HS code for car tires?
The HS code for car tires is subheading 4011.10. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
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