Non-asbestos brake linings imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $174.4 million of non-asbestos brake linings in 2024 (41.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 208 countries. Value rose 25% on 2023. 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 | $174.4M | 41.2K t |
| 2023 | $139.3M | 39.7K t |
| 2022 | $113.5M | 42.2K t |
| 2021 | $121.4M | 12.0K t |
| 2020 | $99.5M | 12.0K t |
| 2019 | $129.7M | 18.4K t |
| 2018 | $147.1M | 18.6K t |
| 2017 | $175.0M | 23.2K t |
Where the United States imports non-asbestos brake linings from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (24%), Mexico (21%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+201% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $42.4M | 24% |
| Mexico | $37.2M | 21% |
| India | $27.9M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $16.0M | 9.2% |
| Japan | $13.6M | 7.8% |
| China | $8.2M | 4.7% |
| Malaysia | $8.0M | 4.6% |
| France | $6.3M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $5.7M | 3.3% |
| Canada | $2.2M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.23 per kg, 25% below the world average of $5.61, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Non-asbestos brake linings exports from the United States
Exports of non-asbestos brake linings by the United States reached $63.0 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 154 countries. The largest buyer markets were Germany (13%), Canada (12%), France (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+353% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.4M | 13% |
| Canada | $7.9M | 13% |
| France | $6.3M | 10% |
| Brazil | $5.5M | 8.8% |
| Taiwan | $4.4M | 7% |
| Malaysia | $4.3M | 6.8% |
| Mexico | $4.1M | 6.5% |
| United Kingdom | $3.5M | 5.6% |
| Hong Kong | $2.4M | 3.8% |
| China | $2.0M | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States non-asbestos brake linings imports (HS 6813.81): 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 6813.81: Brake linings and pads: with a basis of mineral substances or cellulose (other than asbestos).
Common questions
What is the value of non-asbestos brake linings imported by the United States?
The United States imported non-asbestos brake linings worth $174.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 208 countries worldwide, with 19% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-asbestos brake linings to the United States?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($42.4 million), followed by Mexico (21%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-asbestos brake linings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.23 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $5.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-asbestos brake linings to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $175.0 million in 2017 to $174.4 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2017 at $175.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $137.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export non-asbestos brake linings?
Yes. The United States exported $63.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Canada and France. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $111.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-asbestos brake linings?
The HS code for non-asbestos brake linings is subheading 6813.81. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6813 page.
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