Vehicle clutches imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle clutches by the United States reached $1.76 billion in 2024 (118.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 220 countries. That is 7% 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 | $1.76B | 118.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.65B | 116.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.65B | 128.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.46B | 112.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.17B | 90.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.42B | 114.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.42B | 107.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.32B | 106.2K t |
Where the United States imports vehicle clutches from
The largest suppliers were Canada (34%), Mexico (24%), Japan (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $598.0M | 34% |
| Mexico | $428.0M | 24% |
| Japan | $234.1M | 13% |
| China | $108.9M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $74.8M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $73.1M | 4.2% |
| Vietnam | $71.1M | 4% |
| Taiwan | $23.0M | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $22.9M | 1.3% |
| India | $22.0M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.91 per kg, 41% above the world average of $10.59. 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 clutches exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported vehicle clutches worth $1.13 billion (67.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 184 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (49%), Canada (24%), India (4%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $557.1M | 49% |
| Canada | $273.8M | 24% |
| India | $46.5M | 4.1% |
| Hungary | $40.5M | 3.6% |
| China | $36.1M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $33.6M | 3% |
| Germany | $20.2M | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $15.0M | 1.3% |
| Australia | $12.5M | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $6.1M | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States vehicle clutches imports (HS 8708.93): 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 8708.93: Vehicle parts: clutches and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle clutches imported by the United States?
The United States imported vehicle clutches worth $1.76 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 118.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 220 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle clutches to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($598.0 million), followed by Mexico (24%) and Japan (13%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 78 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle clutches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.91 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $10.59 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 clutches to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.32 billion in 2017 to $1.76 billion in 2024, an increase of 33%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.48 billion a year.
Does the United States also export vehicle clutches?
Yes. The United States exported $1.13 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and India. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $632.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle clutches?
The HS code for vehicle clutches is subheading 8708.93. 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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