Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes by the United States reached $3.63 billion in 2024 (302.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 210 countries. Value rose 51% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $3.63B | 302.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.40B | 287.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.98B | 277.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.66B | 280.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.56B | 264.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.19B | 269.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.56B | 199.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.37B | 194.7K t |
Where the United States imports heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes from
One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $2.73B | 75% |
| Canada | $861.5M | 24% |
| Finland | $15.3M | 0.4% |
| Italy | $5.7M | 0.2% |
| Norway | $4.4M | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $2.8M | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 0% |
| Japan | $456K | 0% |
| Ukraine | $326K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $303K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.98 per kg, 70% above the world average of $7.05. 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.
Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes exports from the United States
Exports of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes by the United States reached $1.66 billion in 2024 (145.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 133 countries. Canada alone took 75% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+782% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.24B | 75% |
| Mexico | $167.2M | 10% |
| Australia | $76.0M | 4.6% |
| Israel | $64.8M | 3.9% |
| Chile | $46.3M | 2.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.7M | 0.4% |
| Panama | $6.0M | 0.4% |
| Nicaragua | $5.8M | 0.4% |
| Colombia | $5.5M | 0.3% |
| Honduras | $3.9M | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imports (HS 8704.23): 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 8704.23: Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imported by the United States?
The United States imported heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes worth $3.63 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 302.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 210 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($2.73 billion), followed by Canada (24%) and Finland (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.98 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $7.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.37 billion in 2017 to $3.63 billion in 2024, an increase of 165%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.04 billion a year.
Does the United States also export heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes?
Yes. The United States exported $1.66 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Australia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.97 billion a year.
What is the HS code for heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes?
The HS code for heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes is subheading 8704.23. 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 8704 page.
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