Tanker trailers imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $291.7 million of tanker trailers in 2024 (30.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 189 countries for imports of this product. That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $390.6 million.
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 | $291.7M | 30.9K t |
| 2023 | $390.6M | 46.6K t |
| 2022 | $308.1M | 43.2K t |
| 2021 | $194.3M | 26.1K t |
| 2020 | $156.1M | 22.8K t |
| 2019 | $237.7M | 35.1K t |
| 2018 | $211.9M | 27.0K t |
| 2017 | $147.4M | 25.6K t |
Where the United States imports tanker trailers from
Mexico alone supplied 78% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $226.6M | 78% |
| Canada | $63.9M | 22% |
| South Korea | $532K | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | $352K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $242K | 0.1% |
| Bahamas | $45K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0% |
| China | $14K | 0% |
| Belgium | $14K | 0% |
| Dominican Republic | $6K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.44 per kg, 56% above the world average of $6.06. 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.
Tanker trailers exports from the United States
Exports of tanker trailers by the United States reached $109.8 million in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 112 countries. Canada alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $65.3M | 60% |
| South Korea | $14.0M | 13% |
| Mexico | $5.8M | 5.3% |
| Australia | $5.1M | 4.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.4M | 2.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $2.1M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 1.8% |
| Honduras | $2.0M | 1.8% |
| Chile | $1.2M | 1.1% |
| Guatemala | $973K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States tanker trailers imports (HS 8716.31): 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 8716.31: Tanker trailers and tanker semi-trailers.
Common questions
What is the value of tanker trailers imported by the United States?
The United States imported tanker trailers worth $291.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 189 countries worldwide, with 19% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply tanker trailers to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($226.6 million), followed by Canada (22%) and South Korea (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of tanker trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.44 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $6.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tanker trailers to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $147.4 million in 2017 to $291.7 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2023 at $390.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $242.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export tanker trailers?
Yes. The United States exported $109.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, South Korea and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $182.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for tanker trailers?
The HS code for tanker trailers is subheading 8716.31. 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 8716 page.
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