Vehicle exhaust systems imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle exhaust systems by the United States reached $1.52 billion in 2024 (100.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 212 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% less 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 | $1.52B | 100.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.59B | 100.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.46B | 95.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.41B | 97.0K t |
| 2020 | $969.0M | 67.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.18B | 92.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.07B | 85.0K t |
| 2017 | $916.2M | 79.0K t |
Where the United States imports vehicle exhaust systems from
Most of the value came from Mexico (34%), Canada (19%), China (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $515.4M | 34% |
| Canada | $290.6M | 19% |
| China | $221.2M | 15% |
| Germany | $111.9M | 7.4% |
| Japan | $71.7M | 4.7% |
| India | $69.7M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $68.8M | 4.5% |
| Poland | $31.4M | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $30.4M | 2% |
| Thailand | $20.9M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.08 per kg, close to the world average of $13.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle exhaust systems exports from the United States
The United States exported $754.9 million of vehicle exhaust systems in 2024 (45.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 169 countries. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (49%), Canada (38%), China (2%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $369.5M | 49% |
| Canada | $284.0M | 38% |
| China | $13.6M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $13.0M | 1.7% |
| Australia | $12.1M | 1.6% |
| India | $6.5M | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $4.8M | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $4.3M | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $3.5M | 0.5% |
| Poland | $3.5M | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States vehicle exhaust systems imports (HS 8708.92): 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 8708.92: Vehicle parts: silencers (mufflers) and exhaust pipes: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle exhaust systems imported by the United States?
The United States imported vehicle exhaust systems worth $1.52 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 100.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 212 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle exhaust systems to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($515.4 million), followed by Canada (19%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 74 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle exhaust systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.08 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $13.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle exhaust systems to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $916.2 million in 2017 to $1.52 billion in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2023 at $1.59 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.26 billion a year.
Does the United States also export vehicle exhaust systems?
Yes. The United States exported $754.9 million 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 $761.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle exhaust systems?
The HS code for vehicle exhaust systems is subheading 8708.92. 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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