Safety seat belts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of safety seat belts by the United States reached $660.7 million in 2024 (29.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 199 countries. That is 56% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $660.7M | 29.0K t |
| 2023 | $422.5M | 31.3K t |
| 2022 | $436.9M | 31.6K t |
| 2021 | $383.6M | 28.5K t |
| 2020 | $366.6M | 27.6K t |
| 2019 | $222.9M | 13.6K t |
| 2018 | $187.8M | 11.9K t |
| 2017 | $175.4M | 9.0K t |
Where the United States imports safety seat belts from
One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $506.6M | 77% |
| Germany | $45.7M | 6.9% |
| South Korea | $39.9M | 6% |
| China | $26.8M | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $10.0M | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $7.4M | 1.1% |
| Canada | $4.8M | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 0.5% |
| Romania | $3.0M | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | $2.6M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.77 per kg, 39% above the world average of $16.44. 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.
Safety seat belts exports from the United States
The United States exported $93.0 million of safety seat belts in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Canada alone took 72% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $67.0M | 72% |
| Mexico | $12.8M | 14% |
| Australia | $2.1M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 1.3% |
| China | $1.1M | 1.2% |
| Brazil | $964K | 1% |
| India | $949K | 1% |
| South Korea | $726K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $639K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States safety seat belts imports (HS 8708.21): 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 8708.21: Vehicles: parts of bodies, safety seat belts.
Common questions
What is the value of safety seat belts imported by the United States?
The United States imported safety seat belts worth $660.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 199 countries worldwide, with 19% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply safety seat belts to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($506.6 million), followed by Germany (7%) and South Korea (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average import price of safety seat belts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.77 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $16.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of safety seat belts to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $175.4 million in 2017 to $660.7 million in 2024, an increase of 277%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $357.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export safety seat belts?
Yes. The United States exported $93.0 million 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 $567.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for safety seat belts?
The HS code for safety seat belts is subheading 8708.21. 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 8708 page.
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