Pulleys and flywheels imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $741.4 million of pulleys and flywheels in 2024 (51.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 218 countries. Value rose 5% 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 | $741.4M | 51.3K t |
| 2023 | $705.0M | 51.9K t |
| 2022 | $756.6M | 64.7K t |
| 2021 | $653.0M | 53.3K t |
| 2020 | $512.6M | 43.1K t |
| 2019 | $589.6M | 61.0K t |
| 2018 | $596.0M | 40.3K t |
| 2017 | $551.0M | 34.5K t |
Where the United States imports pulleys and flywheels from
Most of the value came from China (25%), Japan (14%), Mexico (13%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $184.2M | 25% |
| Japan | $101.5M | 14% |
| Mexico | $99.4M | 13% |
| Canada | $78.7M | 11% |
| South Korea | $64.4M | 8.7% |
| Germany | $60.1M | 8.1% |
| India | $24.9M | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $12.6M | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $12.5M | 1.7% |
| Spain | $11.4M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.45 per kg, 30% above the world average of $11.11. 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.
Pulleys and flywheels exports from the United States
Exports of pulleys and flywheels by the United States reached $396.1 million in 2024 (20.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 190 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (30%), Canada (23%), Australia (4%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $120.3M | 30% |
| Canada | $91.7M | 23% |
| Australia | $15.7M | 4% |
| Germany | $15.4M | 3.9% |
| Brazil | $13.7M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $12.6M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $9.4M | 2.4% |
| Chile | $9.4M | 2.4% |
| India | $8.2M | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $7.8M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States pulleys and flywheels imports (HS 8483.50): 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 8483.50: Pulleys and flywheels, including pulley blocks.
Common questions
What is the value of pulleys and flywheels imported by the United States?
The United States imported pulleys and flywheels worth $741.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 218 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply pulleys and flywheels to the United States?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($184.2 million), followed by Japan (14%) and Mexico (13%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 82 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of pulleys and flywheels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.45 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $11.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pulleys and flywheels to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $551.0 million in 2017 to $741.4 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2022 at $756.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $638.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export pulleys and flywheels?
Yes. The United States exported $396.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Australia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $345.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pulleys and flywheels?
The HS code for pulleys and flywheels is subheading 8483.50. 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.
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