Light diesel trucks <5 tonnes imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported light diesel trucks <5 tonnes worth $2.95 billion (207.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 217 countries for imports of this product. That is 65% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.46 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 | $2.95B | 207.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.46B | 685.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.90B | 276.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.00B | 307.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.03B | 586.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.67B | 548.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.16B | 375.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.76B | 269.3K t |
Where the United States imports light diesel trucks <5 tonnes from
One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 59% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.75B | 59% |
| Canada | $1.01B | 34% |
| Germany | $147.1M | 5% |
| Norway | $12.0M | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $11.8M | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $8.1M | 0.3% |
| Japan | $2.2M | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $1.2M | 0% |
| Italy | $984K | 0% |
| Thailand | $422K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.22 per kg, 25% above the world average of $11.39. 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.
Light diesel trucks <5 tonnes exports from the United States
Exports of light diesel trucks <5 tonnes by the United States reached $1.51 billion in 2024 (127.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.09B | 73% |
| Australia | $128.9M | 8.6% |
| Israel | $63.5M | 4.2% |
| Mexico | $38.7M | 2.6% |
| Qatar | $31.1M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $20.7M | 1.4% |
| Kuwait | $11.0M | 0.7% |
| Nigeria | $9.0M | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $6.2M | 0.4% |
| France | $5.8M | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States light diesel trucks <5 tonnes imports (HS 8704.21): 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 8704.21: Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.
Common questions
What is the value of light diesel trucks <5 tonnes imported by the United States?
The United States imported light diesel trucks <5 tonnes worth $2.95 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 207.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 217 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply light diesel trucks <5 tonnes to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.75 billion), followed by Canada (34%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 274% on the year.
What is the average import price of light diesel trucks <5 tonnes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.22 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $11.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of light diesel trucks <5 tonnes to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.76 billion in 2017 to $2.95 billion in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2023 at $8.46 billion. Over 8 years the average was $4.49 billion a year.
Does the United States also export light diesel trucks <5 tonnes?
Yes. The United States exported $1.51 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Australia and Israel. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.44 billion a year.
What is the HS code for light diesel trucks <5 tonnes?
The HS code for light diesel trucks <5 tonnes is subheading 8704.21. 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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