V-ribbed belts (180-240 cm) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $35.2 million of v-ribbed belts (180-240 cm) in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 196 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 11% from 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 | $35.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $39.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $42.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $35.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $26.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $34.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $35.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $29.4M | 2.0K t |
Where the United States imports v-ribbed belts (180-240 cm) from
Mexico alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $18.5M | 52% |
| China | $5.0M | 14% |
| Japan | $3.9M | 11% |
| Thailand | $2.0M | 5.6% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $631K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $579K | 1.6% |
| Argentina | $348K | 1% |
| Romania | $343K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.44 per kg, 24% below the world average of $21.67, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
V-ribbed belts (180-240 cm) exports from the United States
Exports of v-ribbed belts (180-240 cm) by the United States reached $14.7 million in 2024 (613 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 112 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (23%), Canada (21%), Brazil (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $3.4M | 23% |
| Canada | $3.1M | 21% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 8.8% |
| Sweden | $1.0M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $993K | 6.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $973K | 6.6% |
| Ireland | $285K | 1.9% |
| France | $281K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $231K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $222K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States v-ribbed belts (180-240 cm) imports (HS 4010.33): 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 4010.33: Rubber: vulcanised, endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross-section (V-belts), V-ribbed, of an outside circumference exceeding 180cm but not exceeding 240 cm.
Common questions
What is the value of v-ribbed belts (180-240 cm) imported by the United States?
The United States imported v-ribbed belts (180-240 cm) worth $35.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 196 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply v-ribbed belts (180-240 cm) to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($18.5 million), followed by China (14%) and Japan (11%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
What is the average import price of v-ribbed belts (180-240 cm) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.44 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $21.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of v-ribbed belts (180-240 cm) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.4 million in 2017 to $35.2 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $42.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export v-ribbed belts (180-240 cm)?
Yes. The United States exported $14.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Brazil. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $20.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for v-ribbed belts (180-240 cm)?
The HS code for v-ribbed belts (180-240 cm) is subheading 4010.33. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4010 page.
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