Commercial vehicle tires imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $519.3 million of commercial vehicle tires in 2024 (174.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $777.8 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 | $519.3M | 174.8K t |
| 2023 | $777.8M | 179.2K t |
| 2022 | $532.5M | 143.1K t |
| 2021 | $588.8M | 196.5K t |
| 2020 | $423.5M | 144.0K t |
| 2019 | $414.4M | 128.7K t |
| 2018 | $390.6M | 116.0K t |
| 2017 | $353.3M | 108.4K t |
Where the United States imports commercial vehicle tires from
Most of the value came from China (40%), Vietnam (22%), Taiwan (16%). Among the main suppliers, Cambodia grew fastest (+751% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $206.1M | 40% |
| Vietnam | $112.9M | 22% |
| Taiwan | $85.5M | 17% |
| Thailand | $50.7M | 9.8% |
| Cambodia | $11.3M | 2.2% |
| Canada | $10.3M | 2% |
| Indonesia | $8.1M | 1.6% |
| Mexico | $7.9M | 1.5% |
| India | $5.5M | 1.1% |
| Serbia | $5.0M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.97 per kg, close to the world average of $3.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Commercial vehicle tires exports from the United States
Exports of commercial vehicle tires by the United States reached $117.6 million in 2024 (18.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 135 countries for exports of this product. Mexico alone took 64% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $75.3M | 64% |
| Canada | $15.6M | 13% |
| Brazil | $5.5M | 4.7% |
| Hungary | $2.4M | 2% |
| Mauritania | $2.0M | 1.7% |
| Bahamas | $1.5M | 1.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $1.3M | 1.1% |
| Australia | $1.2M | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $967K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $863K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States commercial vehicle tires imports (HS 4011.90): 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 4011.90: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on light commercial vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of commercial vehicle tires imported by the United States?
The United States imported commercial vehicle tires worth $519.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 174.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 217 countries worldwide, with 33% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply commercial vehicle tires to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($206.1 million), followed by Vietnam (22%) and Taiwan (16%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 942% on the year.
What is the average import price of commercial vehicle tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.97 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $3.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of commercial vehicle tires to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $353.3 million in 2017 to $519.3 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2023 at $777.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $500.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export commercial vehicle tires?
Yes. The United States exported $117.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $401.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for commercial vehicle tires?
The HS code for commercial vehicle tires is subheading 4011.90. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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