Vehicle suspension systems imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported vehicle suspension systems worth $6.12 billion (654.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 222 countries. Value rose 7% on 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 | $6.12B | 654.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.74B | 627.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.59B | 647.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.64B | 515.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.70B | 400.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.11B | 499.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.24B | 511.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.88B | 483.3K t |
Where the United States imports vehicle suspension systems from
The largest suppliers were Mexico (37%), China (18%), Canada (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $2.24B | 37% |
| China | $1.09B | 18% |
| Canada | $910.0M | 15% |
| Japan | $351.9M | 5.7% |
| South Korea | $307.2M | 5% |
| Germany | $292.6M | 4.8% |
| Taiwan | $168.9M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $121.1M | 2% |
| India | $113.7M | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $81.1M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.36 per kg, close to the world average of $8.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle suspension systems exports from the United States
The United States exported $2.13 billion of vehicle suspension systems in 2024 (200.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 205 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (42%), Canada (33%), Thailand (4%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $904.2M | 42% |
| Canada | $700.4M | 33% |
| Thailand | $82.7M | 3.9% |
| China | $59.6M | 2.8% |
| Australia | $55.3M | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $41.4M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $33.3M | 1.6% |
| Japan | $25.5M | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $13.8M | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $13.4M | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States vehicle suspension systems imports (HS 8708.80): 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 8708.80: Vehicle parts: suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers).
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle suspension systems imported by the United States?
The United States imported vehicle suspension systems worth $6.12 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 654.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 222 countries worldwide, with 23% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle suspension systems to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.24 billion), followed by China (18%) and Canada (15%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 88 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle suspension systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.36 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $8.03 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 suspension systems to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.88 billion in 2017 to $6.12 billion in 2024, an increase of 58%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.75 billion a year.
Does the United States also export vehicle suspension systems?
Yes. The United States exported $2.13 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Thailand. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $3.99 billion a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle suspension systems?
The HS code for vehicle suspension systems is subheading 8708.80. 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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