Vehicle axles and differentials imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle axles and differentials by the United States reached $6.66 billion in 2024 (774.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 217 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $6.66B | 774.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.51B | 765.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.36B | 796.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.71B | 726.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.20B | 524.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.81B | 635.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.78B | 633.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.32B | 572.6K t |
Where the United States imports vehicle axles and differentials from
Most of the value came from Mexico (38%), Japan (14%), South Korea (11%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $2.55B | 38% |
| Japan | $931.4M | 14% |
| South Korea | $759.9M | 11% |
| Germany | $578.3M | 8.7% |
| China | $485.2M | 7.3% |
| India | $365.6M | 5.5% |
| Canada | $356.4M | 5.4% |
| Thailand | $148.0M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $139.5M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $84.6M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.60 per kg, close to the world average of $7.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle axles and differentials exports from the United States
Exports of vehicle axles and differentials by the United States reached $2.95 billion in 2024 (304.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 182 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 56% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.65B | 56% |
| Canada | $740.6M | 25% |
| China | $55.4M | 1.9% |
| India | $53.5M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $51.5M | 1.8% |
| Brazil | $48.5M | 1.7% |
| Australia | $46.4M | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $39.8M | 1.4% |
| Argentina | $38.3M | 1.3% |
| Japan | $36.6M | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States vehicle axles and differentials imports (HS 8708.50): 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 8708.50: Vehicle parts: drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other transmission components, and non-driving axles: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle axles and differentials imported by the United States?
The United States imported vehicle axles and differentials worth $6.66 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 774.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 217 countries worldwide, with 22% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle axles and differentials to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.55 billion), followed by Japan (14%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 86 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle axles and differentials per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.60 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $7.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle axles and differentials to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.32 billion in 2017 to $6.66 billion in 2024, an increase of 54%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.42 billion a year.
Does the United States also export vehicle axles and differentials?
Yes. The United States exported $2.95 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 $3.71 billion a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle axles and differentials?
The HS code for vehicle axles and differentials is subheading 8708.50. 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.
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