Vehicle radiators imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported vehicle radiators worth $1.29 billion (81.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 220 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $1.29B | 81.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.29B | 78.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.43B | 89.5K t |
| 2021 | $982.9M | 65.1K t |
| 2020 | $885.2M | 59.6K t |
| 2019 | $994.2M | 69.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.06B | 72.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.01B | 69.8K t |
Where the United States imports vehicle radiators from
Most of the value came from Mexico (39%), China (20%), Canada (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $506.0M | 39% |
| China | $254.8M | 20% |
| Canada | $197.7M | 15% |
| Japan | $56.3M | 4.4% |
| Taiwan | $50.5M | 3.9% |
| Indonesia | $38.3M | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23.3M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $20.7M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $19.4M | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $15.4M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.96 per kg, close to the world average of $13.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle radiators exports from the United States
The United States exported $510.4 million of vehicle radiators in 2024 (29.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 181 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Mexico (36%), Canada (35%), Australia (3%). Among the main buyer markets, Kyrgyzstan grew fastest (+366% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $185.0M | 36% |
| Canada | $181.0M | 36% |
| Australia | $16.9M | 3.3% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $15.6M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $9.2M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $8.7M | 1.7% |
| Brazil | $6.8M | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $6.7M | 1.3% |
| China | $5.6M | 1.1% |
| India | $5.3M | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States vehicle radiators imports (HS 8708.91): 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 8708.91: Vehicle parts: radiators and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle radiators imported by the United States?
The United States imported vehicle radiators worth $1.29 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 81.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 220 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle radiators to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($506.0 million), followed by China (20%) and Canada (15%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 75 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle radiators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.96 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $13.42 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 radiators to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.01 billion in 2017 to $1.29 billion in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $1.43 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.12 billion a year.
Does the United States also export vehicle radiators?
Yes. The United States exported $510.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Australia. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $784.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle radiators?
The HS code for vehicle radiators is subheading 8708.91. 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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