V-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) by the United States reached $87.8 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 220 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 10% on 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 | $87.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $79.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $85.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $72.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $52.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $56.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $54.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $52.3M | 3.3K t |
Where the United States imports v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) from
The largest suppliers were Mexico (35%), Japan (15%), Indonesia (11%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $30.3M | 35% |
| Japan | $13.1M | 15% |
| Indonesia | $9.4M | 11% |
| China | $9.0M | 10% |
| Germany | $8.4M | 9.6% |
| Thailand | $3.9M | 4.5% |
| Romania | $2.5M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $2.3M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.39 per kg, close to the world average of $20.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
V-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) exports from the United States
Exports of v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) by the United States reached $48.5 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 158 countries. The largest buyer markets were Canada (24%), Mexico (21%), Australia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $11.7M | 24% |
| Mexico | $10.1M | 21% |
| Australia | $3.8M | 7.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 2.9% |
| Chile | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| Brazil | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| France | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| New Zealand | $1.0M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) imports (HS 4010.31): 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 4010.31: Rubber: vulcanised, endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross-section (V-belts), V-ribbed, of an outside circumference exceeding 60cm but not exceeding 180 cm.
Common questions
What is the value of v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) imported by the United States?
The United States imported v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) worth $87.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($30.3 million), followed by Japan (15%) and Indonesia (11%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average import price of v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.39 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $20.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.3 million in 2017 to $87.8 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $67.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm)?
Yes. The United States exported $48.5 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 $39.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm)?
The HS code for v-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) is subheading 4010.31. 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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