Vehicle brakes imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle brakes by the United States reached $7.52 billion in 2024 (848.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 222 countries. That is 4% more than in 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 | $7.52B | 848.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.26B | 813.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.65B | 950.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.10B | 766.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.00B | 606.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.81B | 736.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.83B | 734.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.15B | 674.8K t |
Where the United States imports vehicle brakes from
Most of the value came from Mexico (45%), China (25%), India (6%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $3.39B | 45% |
| China | $1.89B | 25% |
| India | $437.1M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $377.2M | 5% |
| Japan | $320.0M | 4.3% |
| Canada | $224.0M | 3% |
| South Korea | $221.0M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $135.1M | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $74.6M | 1% |
| Brazil | $71.5M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.86 per kg, 43% above the world average of $6.21. 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.
Vehicle brakes exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported vehicle brakes worth $2.65 billion (287.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 207 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (50%), Canada (29%), South Korea (3%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.32B | 50% |
| Canada | $781.8M | 30% |
| South Korea | $81.4M | 3.1% |
| Australia | $68.5M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $41.8M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $40.3M | 1.5% |
| Japan | $30.0M | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28.5M | 1.1% |
| China | $27.4M | 1% |
| Chile | $24.5M | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States vehicle brakes imports (HS 8708.30): 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 8708.30: Vehicle parts: brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle brakes imported by the United States?
The United States imported vehicle brakes worth $7.52 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 848.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 222 countries worldwide, with 20% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle brakes to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($3.39 billion), followed by China (25%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 100 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle brakes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.86 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $6.21 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 brakes to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.15 billion in 2017 to $7.52 billion in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2022 at $7.65 billion. Over 8 years the average was $6.29 billion a year.
Does the United States also export vehicle brakes?
Yes. The United States exported $2.65 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and South Korea. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $4.86 billion a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle brakes?
The HS code for vehicle brakes is subheading 8708.30. 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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