🇺🇸 United States imports of retreaded pneumatic tyres: 2024 trade data
Imports of retreaded pneumatic tyres by the United States reached $505.8 million in 2024 (162.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 218 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of retreaded pneumatic tyres by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $505.8M | 162.5K t |
| 2023 | $494.5M | 168.0K t |
| 2022 | $491.1M | 169.4K t |
| 2021 | $386.0M | 149.2K t |
| 2020 | $307.9M | 120.1K t |
| 2019 | $376.4M | 168.7K t |
| 2018 | $404.8M | 161.8K t |
| 2017 | $369.9M | 149.2K t |
Where the United States imports retreaded pneumatic tyres from
Most of the value came from Sri Lanka (35%), Mexico (19%), Brazil (10%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $176.2M | 35% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $95.9M | 19% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $49.9M | 9.9% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $35.6M | 7.1% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $35.2M | 7% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $27.9M | 5.5% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $13.8M | 2.7% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $12.7M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $12.7M | 2.5% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $9.8M | 1.9% |
Types of retreaded pneumatic tyres under HS 4012
| 4012.90 | Rubber: tyres n.e.c. in heading no. 4012 | 85% |
| 4012.20 | Rubber: used pneumatic tyres | 8.6% |
| 4012.13 | Retreaded tyres: of a kind used on aircraft | 4.6% |
| 4012.19 | Retreaded tyres: other than of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries and aircraft | 1.1% |
| 4012.12 | Retreaded tyres: of a kind used on motor buses or lorries | 0.6% |
| 4012.11 | Retreaded tyres : of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4012.
Average import price of retreaded pneumatic tyres
The average declared value was about $3.11 per kg, 41% above the world average of $2.20. 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.
The United States also exports retreaded pneumatic tyres
Exports of retreaded pneumatic tyres by the United States reached $159.5 million in 2024 (58.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 168 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (47%), Mexico (15%), Germany (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $74.5M | 47% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $23.3M | 15% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $10.1M | 6.4% |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | $5.5M | 3.4% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $4.5M | 2.8% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $4.3M | 2.7% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $3.7M | 2.3% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $3.6M | 2.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $3.2M | 2% |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | $2.6M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 4012: Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber.
Retreaded pneumatic tyres trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of retreaded pneumatic tyres imported by the United States?
The United States imported retreaded pneumatic tyres worth $505.8 million in 2024 (162.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import retreaded pneumatic tyres from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Sri Lanka (35%), Mexico (19%), Brazil (10%).
What is the average import price of retreaded pneumatic tyres in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $3.11 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $2.20 per kg.
Does the United States export retreaded pneumatic tyres?
Yes. The United States exported retreaded pneumatic tyres worth $159.5 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico, Germany.
What is the HS code for retreaded pneumatic tyres?
Retreaded pneumatic tyres falls under HS heading 4012 (Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading retreaded pneumatic tyres with the United States?
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