Vehicle airbags imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $2.24 billion of vehicle airbags in 2024 (98.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 191 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $2.93 billion.
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 | $2.24B | 98.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.21B | 95.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.02B | 93.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.81B | 79.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.91B | 81.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.55B | 110.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.69B | 115.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.93B | 130.1K t |
Where the United States imports vehicle airbags from
Mexico alone supplied 84% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.88B | 84% |
| Vietnam | $53.5M | 2.4% |
| Japan | $52.7M | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $51.9M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $50.5M | 2.3% |
| China | $35.5M | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $25.0M | 1.1% |
| Poland | $24.5M | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $24.0M | 1.1% |
| Canada | $19.7M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.77 per kg, close to the world average of $19.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle airbags exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported vehicle airbags worth $1.16 billion (51.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 136 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 62% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $723.1M | 62% |
| Canada | $267.5M | 23% |
| China | $37.9M | 3.3% |
| Brazil | $34.4M | 3% |
| Japan | $19.6M | 1.7% |
| Germany | $18.8M | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $14.6M | 1.3% |
| Poland | $10.5M | 0.9% |
| India | $4.8M | 0.4% |
| France | $4.6M | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States vehicle airbags imports (HS 8708.95): 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 8708.95: Vehicle parts: safety airbags with inflater system: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle airbags imported by the United States?
The United States imported vehicle airbags worth $2.24 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 98.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 191 countries worldwide, with 21% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle airbags to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($1.88 billion), followed by Vietnam (2%) and Japan (2%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle airbags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.77 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $19.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vehicle airbags to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.93 billion in 2017 to $2.24 billion in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2017 at $2.93 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.30 billion a year.
Does the United States also export vehicle airbags?
Yes. The United States exported $1.16 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.08 billion a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle airbags?
The HS code for vehicle airbags is subheading 8708.95. 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 8708 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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