Gear boxes and speed changers imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gear boxes and speed changers by the United States reached $3.68 billion in 2024 (154.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $3.68B | 154.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.70B | 157.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.60B | 168.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.48B | 175.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.88B | 152.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.76B | 199.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.68B | 195.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.22B | 175.3K t |
Where the United States imports gear boxes and speed changers from
The largest suppliers were India (17%), Italy (14%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $614.0M | 17% |
| Italy | $502.3M | 14% |
| Germany | $403.0M | 11% |
| Japan | $332.9M | 9% |
| China | $282.9M | 7.7% |
| Poland | $208.1M | 5.7% |
| Canada | $187.0M | 5.1% |
| Mexico | $161.0M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $153.9M | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $130.5M | 3.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.80 per kg, 36% above the world average of $17.52. 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.
Gear boxes and speed changers exports from the United States
The United States exported $2.22 billion of gear boxes and speed changers in 2024 (73.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 191 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (27%), Mexico (15%), China (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $590.9M | 27% |
| Mexico | $326.3M | 15% |
| China | $124.2M | 5.6% |
| Poland | $118.3M | 5.3% |
| Brazil | $93.7M | 4.2% |
| Chile | $90.9M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $76.5M | 3.4% |
| Australia | $76.4M | 3.4% |
| France | $63.8M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $59.0M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States gear boxes and speed changers imports (HS 8483.40): 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 8483.40: Gears and gearing: (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately): ball or roller screws: gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters.
Common questions
What is the value of gear boxes and speed changers imported by the United States?
The United States imported gear boxes and speed changers worth $3.68 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 154.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 217 countries worldwide, with 18% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply gear boxes and speed changers to the United States?
India was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($614.0 million), followed by Italy (14%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 112 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average import price of gear boxes and speed changers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.80 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $17.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gear boxes and speed changers to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.22 billion in 2017 to $3.68 billion in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2019 at $3.76 billion. Over 8 years the average was $3.50 billion a year.
Does the United States also export gear boxes and speed changers?
Yes. The United States exported $2.22 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.46 billion a year.
What is the HS code for gear boxes and speed changers?
The HS code for gear boxes and speed changers is subheading 8483.40. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8483 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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