General cargo trailers imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported general cargo trailers worth $2.91 billion (571.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 219 countries for imports of this product. That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.07 billion.
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 | $2.91B | 571.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.07B | 818.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.63B | 817.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.28B | 548.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.58B | 401.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.15B | 537.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.27B | 552.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.79B | 512.3K t |
Where the United States imports general cargo trailers from
One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $2.41B | 83% |
| Canada | $337.9M | 12% |
| China | $59.6M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $32.9M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $17.6M | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $10.4M | 0.4% |
| Luxembourg | $9.0M | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $6.4M | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $5.9M | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $4.0M | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.09 per kg, 31% above the world average of $3.89. 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.
General cargo trailers exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.26 billion of general cargo trailers in 2024 (342.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 149 countries for exports of this product. Canada alone took 57% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $721.0M | 57% |
| Mexico | $380.9M | 30% |
| Singapore | $16.6M | 1.3% |
| Guatemala | $12.0M | 1% |
| Chile | $9.5M | 0.8% |
| China | $9.4M | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.3M | 0.5% |
| Germany | $6.1M | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $4.7M | 0.4% |
| France | $4.6M | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States general cargo trailers imports (HS 8716.39): 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 8716.39: Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type).
Common questions
What is the value of general cargo trailers imported by the United States?
The United States imported general cargo trailers worth $2.91 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 571.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 219 countries worldwide, with 24% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply general cargo trailers to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.41 billion), followed by Canada (12%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Luxembourg grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of general cargo trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.09 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $3.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of general cargo trailers to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.79 billion in 2017 to $2.91 billion in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2023 at $4.07 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.58 billion a year.
Does the United States also export general cargo trailers?
Yes. The United States exported $1.26 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Singapore. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.65 billion a year.
What is the HS code for general cargo trailers?
The HS code for general cargo trailers is subheading 8716.39. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8716 page.
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