Vehicle hardware imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported vehicle hardware worth $2.62 billion (311.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 214 countries. That is 6% 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 | $2.62B | 311.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.46B | 303.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.40B | 300.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.07B | 277.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.66B | 223.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.06B | 273.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.00B | 264.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.84B | 244.9K t |
Where the United States imports vehicle hardware from
The largest suppliers were Canada (20%), Mexico (19%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $533.4M | 20% |
| Mexico | $505.4M | 19% |
| China | $420.5M | 16% |
| Japan | $344.3M | 13% |
| South Korea | $286.8M | 11% |
| Germany | $103.6M | 4% |
| Taiwan | $94.4M | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $66.7M | 2.6% |
| India | $49.7M | 1.9% |
| Vietnam | $37.0M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.40 per kg, close to the world average of $8.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle hardware exports from the United States
Exports of vehicle hardware by the United States reached $1.04 billion in 2024 (150.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 179 countries. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 56% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $582.7M | 56% |
| Canada | $289.2M | 28% |
| China | $36.6M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $17.1M | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $11.6M | 1.1% |
| Australia | $11.5M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $9.5M | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $7.5M | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.6M | 0.6% |
| Spain | $6.6M | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States vehicle hardware imports (HS 8302.30): 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 8302.30: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: for motor vehicles, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle hardware imported by the United States?
The United States imported vehicle hardware worth $2.62 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 311.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 214 countries worldwide, with 32% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle hardware to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($533.4 million), followed by Mexico (19%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 81 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle hardware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.40 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle hardware to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.84 billion in 2017 to $2.62 billion in 2024, an increase of 42%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.14 billion a year.
Does the United States also export vehicle hardware?
Yes. The United States exported $1.04 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 $1.57 billion a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle hardware?
The HS code for vehicle hardware is subheading 8302.30. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
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