Specialized service vehicles exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported specialized service vehicles worth $1.68 billion (119.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 141 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.68B | 119.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.91B | 83.9K t |
| 2022 | $958.0M | 79.6K t |
| 2021 | $932.5M | 77.8K t |
| 2020 | $816.8M | 70.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.21B | 98.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.15B | 90.4K t |
| 2017 | $915.5M | 78.5K t |
Where the United States exports specialized service vehicles to
Canada alone took 50% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $847.2M | 51% |
| Mexico | $222.7M | 13% |
| Australia | $218.8M | 13% |
| Poland | $82.6M | 4.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $29.3M | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $23.0M | 1.4% |
| Ukraine | $18.9M | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $14.7M | 0.9% |
| Jordan | $14.7M | 0.9% |
| Chile | $14.0M | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.02 per kg, 27% above the world average of $11.05. 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.
Specialized service vehicles imports to the United States
Imports of specialized service vehicles by the United States reached $760.5 million in 2024 (52.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 212 countries for imports of this product. Canada alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $477.3M | 63% |
| Denmark | $95.9M | 13% |
| Thailand | $53.9M | 7.1% |
| Italy | $31.7M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $23.9M | 3.1% |
| Romania | $20.8M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $12.0M | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $10.5M | 1.4% |
| Norway | $4.2M | 0.6% |
| Honduras | $3.8M | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States specialized service vehicles exports (HS 8705.90): 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 8705.90: Vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized service vehicles exported by the United States?
The United States exported specialized service vehicles worth $1.68 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 119.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 141 countries worldwide, with 21% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy specialized service vehicles from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($847.2 million), followed by Mexico (13%) and Australia (13%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 132 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average export price of specialized service vehicles per kg?
The average declared export value was about $14.02 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $11.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of specialized service vehicles from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $915.5 million in 2017 to $1.68 billion in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2023 at $1.91 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.20 billion a year.
Does the United States also import specialized service vehicles?
Yes. The United States imported $760.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Denmark and Thailand. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $918.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized service vehicles?
The HS code for specialized service vehicles is subheading 8705.90. 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 8705 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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