Semi-trailer tractors imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of semi-trailer tractors by the United States reached $9.71 billion in 2024 (899.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 212 countries for imports of this product. That is 19% less than in 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 | $9.71B | 899.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.03B | 1.67M t |
| 2022 | $10.87B | 1.14M t |
| 2021 | $7.72B | 1.50M t |
| 2020 | $6.13B | 1.30M t |
| 2019 | $9.33B | 1.29M t |
| 2018 | $8.59B | 1.34M t |
| 2017 | $5.82B | 977.2K t |
Where the United States imports semi-trailer tractors from
Mexico alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $9.57B | 99% |
| Canada | $122.5M | 1.3% |
| China | $8.6M | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $7.7M | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $4.9M | 0.1% |
| Australia | $421K | 0% |
| France | $280K | 0% |
| Japan | $267K | 0% |
| Sweden | $215K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $165K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.80 per kg, 37% above the world average of $7.89. 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.
Semi-trailer tractors exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported semi-trailer tractors worth $2.73 billion (478.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 138 countries. Canada alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.06B | 76% |
| Mexico | $393.3M | 14% |
| Australia | $146.9M | 5.4% |
| Nicaragua | $18.9M | 0.7% |
| Germany | $17.9M | 0.7% |
| Costa Rica | $15.5M | 0.6% |
| Honduras | $13.6M | 0.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $12.9M | 0.5% |
| El Salvador | $10.8M | 0.4% |
| Panama | $4.3M | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States semi-trailer tractors imports (HS 8701.20): 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 8701.20: Tractors: road, for semi-trailers.
Common questions
What is the value of semi-trailer tractors imported by the United States?
The United States imported semi-trailer tractors worth $9.71 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 899.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 212 countries worldwide, with 22% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply semi-trailer tractors to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($9.57 billion), followed by Canada (1%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 374% on the year.
What is the average import price of semi-trailer tractors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.80 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $7.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of semi-trailer tractors to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.82 billion in 2017 to $9.71 billion in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2023 at $12.03 billion. Over 8 years the average was $8.78 billion a year.
Does the United States also export semi-trailer tractors?
Yes. The United States exported $2.73 billion 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 $6.98 billion a year.
What is the HS code for semi-trailer tractors?
The HS code for semi-trailer tractors is subheading 8701.20. 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 8701 page.
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