Vehicle lighting and wiper parts imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle lighting and wiper parts by the United States reached $1.86 billion in 2024 (108.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 216 countries for imports of this product. That is 3% 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 | $1.86B | 108.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.92B | 100.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.95B | 96.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.81B | 91.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.63B | 87.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.01B | 170.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.93B | 71.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.62B | 70.1K t |
Where the United States imports vehicle lighting and wiper parts from
Most of the value came from Mexico (45%), Taiwan (9%), South Korea (8%). Among the main suppliers, Honduras grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $833.6M | 45% |
| Taiwan | $164.5M | 8.9% |
| South Korea | $154.6M | 8.3% |
| China | $123.8M | 6.7% |
| Japan | $115.0M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $83.0M | 4.5% |
| Honduras | $77.9M | 4.2% |
| Vietnam | $72.5M | 3.9% |
| Thailand | $70.4M | 3.8% |
| Canada | $30.6M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.10 per kg, close to the world average of $19.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle lighting and wiper parts exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported vehicle lighting and wiper parts worth $500.9 million (28.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 164 countries. Mexico alone took 71% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $356.7M | 71% |
| Canada | $70.7M | 14% |
| China | $11.3M | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $10.0M | 2% |
| Germany | $8.4M | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.1M | 1% |
| Belgium | $4.9M | 1% |
| Australia | $4.1M | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $2.3M | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States vehicle lighting and wiper parts imports (HS 8512.90): 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 8512.90: Lighting or signalling equipment: electrical, (excluding articles of heading no. 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters: parts, of those kinds used for cycles or motor vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle lighting and wiper parts imported by the United States?
The United States imported vehicle lighting and wiper parts worth $1.86 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 108.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 216 countries worldwide, with 21% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle lighting and wiper parts to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($833.6 million), followed by Taiwan (9%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. Honduras grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle lighting and wiper parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.10 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $19.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle lighting and wiper parts to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.62 billion in 2017 to $1.86 billion in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2019 at $2.01 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.84 billion a year.
Does the United States also export vehicle lighting and wiper parts?
Yes. The United States exported $500.9 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 $1.36 billion a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle lighting and wiper parts?
The HS code for vehicle lighting and wiper parts is subheading 8512.90. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8512 page.
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